Question

AP US History question:

During the past four decades, historians consistently have rated Washington, Lincoln and Franklin D. Roosevelt as the greatest presidents. Assess the greatness of any TWO of these chief executives, making clear the criteria on which you base your judgment.

Answer 1

Washington is mostly considered one of the greatest presidents because he was loved by practically every American and was a great military leader. FDR and Lincoln, however, are considered to be truly great because there ushered in new eras of American progressiveness and liberal action.