How Did George Washington Abuse His Power

George Washington was the first US president, and he was the first to chop down a cherry tree plus have wooden teeth. George Washington was very popular among the people and the political parties. Everyone loved him for what he had done for America.

George Washington owned 50,000 acres, and was an ardent promoter for westward expansion. In the article it states, “Some have claimed that George Washington was the richest president in American history. Washington owned more than 50,000 acres in the western portions of Virginia and what is now West Virginia, as well as in Maryland, Pennsylvania, New York, Kentucky, and the Ohio country.” “ By linking the headwaters of the west-flowing Ohio and the east-flowing Potomac, Washington envisioned a continental transportation system that would allow the future produce of the Ohio Valley to flow easily to Atlantic ports.” This quote means that George Washington was the richest US president. He owned 50,000 acres of land in some of Virginia(Now W. Virginia) some in Maryland, Pennsylvania, New York, Kentucky, and Ohio! The second quote is showing that George Washington linked the headwaters of the west flowing Ohio, and east-flowing potomac. He had envisioned a continental transportation system,

George Washington never abused his power because he was willing to surrender his power. George surrendering his power will always be his most important legacy. As stated in the text, “On December 23, 1783, Washington strode into the Maryland State House in Annapolis and surrendered his military commission to Congress – thereby affirming the principle of civilian control of the military.” This quote is showing that, just because George Washington was most famous for his position as a General, and the first United States President he was willing to surrender his power as both. He did surrender his power as President but he will always be remembered as our first and best president of the United