George Washington was elected the first President of the United States a. unanimously by all sixty-nine electors. b. in a bitterly divisive contest. c. by a narrow majority after running an active, democratic campaign. d. over the opposition of Alexander Hamilton

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Damon Cain

14 August, 12:23

George Washington was elected the first President of the United States a. unanimously by all sixty-nine electors. b. in a bitterly divisive contest. c. by a narrow majority after running an active, democratic campaign. d. over the opposition of Alexander Hamilton

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Dillan Arellano · Answer 1

a. unanimously by all sixty-nine electors.

Explanation:

In the first ever presidential election of 1789, George Washington was was unanimously elected as president of the United States by all all sixty-nine electors.

George Washington was the most viable choice as president because of his contributions towards national integration was highly acclaimed by all.

Today the legacy of being the first president of U. S and the only president to have been unanimously elected by the Electoral College is remembered by all.