Question

What did Washington want to do after he resigned his military commission? Why did Washington not participate in the discussion of the Constitution? How was Washington’s presidency important? How did Washington feel about the Constitution? How was his second term different than his first?

Answer 1

He wanted to retire on his farm.

He did not want to self-campaign as he was likely to become first President.

He was setting the precedent that would be followed by later leaders.

He wanted a strong, national government.

Jefferson and Hamilton had different beliefs and fractured his cabinet.