For which of the following reasons did President Washington choose to seek a second term?
A) He was afraid that Hamilton would be elected president if he retired.
B) He wanted to oversee the military buildup that had begun during his first administration.
C) He wanted to continue to supervise the arms talks with England.
D) He was concerned about growing partisanship and hoped to promote political unity.

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President Washington was concerned about growing partisanship within the government and hoped to promote political unity by seeking a second term. He believed that a divided government could harm the young nation and saw it as his responsibility to maintain stability and unity.

For Which of the Following Reasons Did President Washington Choose