1. how was george washington qualified to become the nation's first president and why was he reluctant
to assume the position?

The Nation's first President:

George Washington became the first president of the United States because there was no other candidate who had won votes for the position of presidency.

The only choice of the electoral college for this position was only George Washington and therefore he became the first president of the United States but he did not want to gain this position.

Because he did not want to jump into the ocean which was full of difficulties after leaving a peaceful position and that he did not have all the political skills required to manage the country.

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