Critics of George Washington's administration complained?

Question

A. that a group of close personal friends influenced his decisions.

B. about the aristocratic trappings he brought to the presidency.

C. about his desire to gain absolute power over the government.

D. that he did not take into account the opinions of other people.

Answer 1

a. nothing new, they are called advisors

b.?

c.he did not try to gain power, actually he could have declared himself king he was so popular, instead he resigned after his second term. King George actually admired George for him stepping aside and upholding his beliefs when he could have been king.

d.Whats new, as president you have to make tough decisions, there will always be some group saying they were not listened to or will say I told you so.

Answer 2

GW's critics (such as Bache) accused him of all four at various times.