Why Was the Selection of George Washington as Presiding Officer

Multiple Choice

Why was the selection of George Washington as presiding officer of the convention crucial to its success?

A) He was the tallest delegate and so could be seen easily from the back of the room.
B) Opponents of the new government were afraid of Washington.
C) Because Washington owned slaves, other slave owners had greater confidence in the convention's work.
D) Washington was the mostly widely respected person in the nation, and his leadership gave the convention credibility.