Why was the fact that George Washington was elected unanimously so important? *

AIt was unique, and it indicated how much respect and popularity he had gained.
BIt paved the way for other unanimous elections.
CIt meant that he would be president forever.
DIt meant that he had voted for himself.

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The fact that George Washington was elected unanimously was so important because "a. It was unique, and it indicated how much respect and popularity he had gained," since America desperately needed a well-respected and unifying leader at this time. 

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It was unique, and it indicated how much respect and popularity he had gained.

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