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Speaking of Washington, one of the most heard versions is that the father of the nation who led the thirteen colonies of North America away from British rule did not seize the supreme power and became emperor when he was successful. So do it

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Speaking of Washington, one of the most heard versions is that the father of the nation who led the thirteen colonies of North America away from British rule did not seize the supreme power and became emperor when he was successful.

This is admirable. And with deeper understanding, it was discovered that it was not that Washington did not want to, but that it could not.

This involves the necessary conditions for becoming emperor: having an army loyal to oneself and having a high prestige in the hearts of the people. And these, Washington did not have, the difficulty of calling the emperor is too big, they do not have the confidence to do it, so they can only give up.

Historically, france played an important role in the entire North American War of Independence, which made it difficult for Washington to build a legion that was only on its own.

As for the prestige of the people, everyone was once a British colony, how can you Washington and De let us respect you?! The ability to command the war is terrible, without our strong support, it would have collapsed a long time ago, and we still want to be called emperor?

Under the innate deficiency, after the end of the North American War of Independence, the colonies found it impossible to establish a kingdom similar to Europe, and finally, through the historical books, they set their sights on the Roman Republic.

In this way, although the people will not support Washington to become emperor, but to be a "consul" with limited power is still more supportive, and there will be an 8-year term.

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