The Leadership Of George Washington And Benedict Arnold

George Washington was the superior patriot over Benedict Arnold. George Washington’s character made him an exceptional leader in the American colonies. His excellence in leadership brought him from being a colonel in the Continental Army to the first President of the United States. His undying loyalty for the colonies made him the most superior patriot the Unites Sates has ever had. George Washington’s character made him into the man he was. Growing up George Washington had a fiery temper and was quick to act. After maturing and becoming family friends with William Fairfax, George became more slow to act and thoughtful. He matured into a very quiet, responsible, trustworthy adult. All of these qualities made him a superior leader in the long

All he really did was sit back and listen to all the delegates of the congress. It was said that he spoke “very modestly in a cool but determined style and accent” (8). This demeanor made many people look up to him as a natural leader that thought things through enough to understand that when he did speak his words would have an impact. Another way that people could see his character was when he was nominated for President. When nominated he was very hesitant to take the role because he did not know if he was the best possible candidate for the job. This shows that he wanted the best for the country and wanted the United States to succeed. These traits lead to many people respecting George Washington and made him a man that every man looked up to. All of these traits made George Washington the superior patriot

He was a prominent leader in the military as well as government. George Washington started out his military campaign as a major in the Virginia militia. His military experience led him to becoming the head of the Continental Army. During the start of the Continental Army John Adams stated that, “‘by his great experience and abilities in military matters’ the colonel was “of much service to us’”(97). Not only did he become the head of the Continental Army, he also became the first President of the United States. He started out as a representative in Virginia’s House of Burgesses, and then progressing to be a delegate in the first and second Continental Congress. He led the United States to declare independence from England and continued to lead until the United States gained independence. Everybody respected him as a leader and followed his example, he motivated many troops and his military experience helped shape how successful the army was. George Washington did not just stand behind the lines and tell troops where to go. Washington would be at the front of his troops leading his men. An example of his great military leadership was at the Battle of Trent when George Washington marched the Continental Army to Trenton, where he led an offensive attack on the British, which was highly successful. The difference between George Washington and Benedict Arnold in the aspect of leadership is that more people respected