Question

Who was elected the first President of the USA?
A. Thomas Jefferson
B. Abraham Lincoln
C. George Washington
D. Henry Clinton

Answer 1

Hint: The first President of the USA was elected on April 30, 1789. He was an American political leader, military general and statesman. He served from 1789 to 1797.

Complete answer: George Washington was the first President of the USA who served from 1789 to 1797. He has been called as the “Father of his Country” for his leadership in the initial days of the new nation. He played a vital role in adopting and ratifying the constitution and then was elected twice by the Electoral College. He was also an excellent spymaster.
Looking at the options given:
Option A. Thomas Jefferson was the third president of the USA who served between 1797 and 1801. It is an incorrect answer.
Option B. Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the USA who served between 1861 to 1865. He abolished slavery and modernised the U.S economy. It is an incorrect option.
Option C. George Washington was the first President of the USA. This is the correct answer.
Option D. Henry Clinton was a British army officer known for his service as a general during the American war of Independence. It is an incorrect answer.
Therefore, option c is correct

Note: George Washington is the only US President who never occupied the White House and he signed the first copyright law. His formal schooling ended when he was just 11 years old.