What was George Washingtons view points on slavery?

Answer 1

Washington agreed with the prevailing view in the colonies that British taxes which only applied to the American colonies were unfair since the colonies had no representation in the British parliament which imposed the taxes. As president he defended the right of the federal government to impose and collect taxes and personally led troops to put down the Whiskey rebellion.

Answer 2

Reading his farewell address would give you a good idea of his political beliefs, but he supported a small central government and was against Political Parties of any sort. He seemed to mirror James Madison's opinion on things, and since information on James Madison's political ideals are easier to find (i.e the federalist papers) you may want to study those.

He played a role in designing the US Constitution and he supported the concepts of the Declaration of Independence. He believed in freedom and the right to revolt against a tyrannical ruler.

Answer 3

He was a slave owner although many of them came into ownership because of his marriage. Much of his wealth was created through their labor. There is no evidence that he was an abusive slave holder and most records hold him up as benevelonent in his dealing with slaves. Perhaps that record has the same validity as the coin toss, and cherry tree fables.

Answer 4

George Washington sided with Alexander Hamilton's idea on the creation of a national bank. A national bank was needed to pay off debt that we owed to the foreign nations that helped us fight off the British in the Revolutionary War.

Answer 5

John Adams and his party, the Federalists were not happy with taxes. John Adams was elected President in 1796.

Answer 6

No. Washington dispised Britains taxation laws

Answer 7

he was ugly