George Washington

George Washington was called the ‘Father of our Country’, and for good reason. He was a strong leader and a wise president. If it weren’t for Washington, the United States would never have succeeded. George Washington’s administration was the most effective in dealing with the country’s problems. Washington’s problem solving skills were put to the test with the Whiskey Rebellion. During this episode, farmers were angry about the tax Hamilton’s …

…him from opposite directions, Washington refused to be swayed about the U.S.’ position. Clearly, America could not financially afford involvement in another war. Also, stepping in between France and England was not a good idea, so Washington kept our country neutral. During his presidency, Washington helped shape the country by solving even more problems than these mentioned. It is easy to see what a huge role he played in building a foundation for America.