Washington never abused the military power given to him as commander in chief of the continental army. he resisted the temptation to use the army as his personal bodyguard, to make himself a dictator, to become a caesar, a napoleon, or a hitler. instead, to what principles did washington remain faithful

Washington remained faithful to his principles of the civic virtues form before the opportunity and after the opportunity to take power

Explanation:

We can see this princple During his presidency.

He was immensely popular due to his efforts in revolutionary war and became the first president of united states. Easily won the re-election with unanimous vote.

After his second term was finished , he has the chance to run for the 3rd term and even rules as president for his life. But he refused to run for the 3rd term and stepped down from his position instead.

He believed that if he did that, he will be no different than the British King that the helped overthrew. So he stepped down and let other people have the opportunity to take power within the government.

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