What If: Imperial America

It's speculated that in the early days of the United States, before the formation of the actual republic but certainly after the British no longer posed a threat to American independence (think the early 1780's), Congress was unsure on whether to offer George Washington kingship or presidency. What if Washington received such an offer and accepted it? What would be the aftermath of such an act? Internally and externally, of course.
 
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It's speculated that in the early days of the United States, before the formation of the actual republic but certainly after the British no longer posed a threat to American independence (think the early 1870's), Congress was unsure on whether to offer George Washington kingship or presidency. What if Washington received such an offer and accepted it? What would be the aftermath of such an act? Internally and externally, of course.
Well first the George Washington was no longer around in the 1870's to accept such an offer.
 
It's speculated that in the early days of the United States, before the formation of the actual republic but certainly after the British no longer posed a threat to American independence (think the early 1780's), Congress was unsure on whether to offer George Washington kingship or presidency. What if Washington received such an offer and accepted it? What would be the aftermath of such an act? Internally and externally, of course.
It depends on how good a king Washington is. He could have counter-revolution on his hands within days, or he could rule for the rest of his life with no problems. Externally the whole democracy thing probably would be no more...until the French Revolution
 
It depends on how good a king Washington is. He could have counter-revolution on his hands within days, or he could rule for the rest of his life with no problems. Externally the whole democracy thing probably would be no more...until the French Revolution

And surely wouldn't the French Revolution would serve to be a second strong blow towards republicanism? If Napoleon actioned in a similar way to what he did IOTL, and the French Empire would have still surfaced, the count of failed "Republican Experiments" would have gone up to two.
 
I don't think he would for numerous of reasons:

  1. One no biological heir, so there could be turmoil when he dies.
  2. He has just fought against a King, what stops some one fighting against him
  3. He has been fighting under the banner of republican views during the war, so would seem odd turning back on his ideology.
  4. Enthusiasm for royalty has be replenished in the Colonies.
  5. Britain would never recognise a rebellious kingdom, leading to a longer tension between the two nations.
 
I don't think he would for numerous of reasons:

  1. One no biological heir, so there could be turmoil when he dies.
  2. He has just fought against a King, what stops some one fighting against him
  3. He has been fighting under the banner of republican views during the war, so would seem odd turning back on his ideology.
  4. Enthusiasm for royalty has be replenished in the Colonies.
  5. Britain would never recognise a rebellious kingdom, leading to a longer tension between the two nations.

1. Fair enough.
2. He had just finished fighting against a King that, in the eyes of the majority of the Americans, was corrupt and didn't rule on behalf of the Colonies, but rather on behalf of Britain. Whilst the Americans did fight against a King, they didn't fight him because he was a King.
3. He had been fighting under a banner which promoted freedom and liberty.... from the clutch of the British. They weren't necessarily republican views, as a democracy isn't necessarily a republic.
4. True.
5. Why would Britain recognise a new republic but not a new kingdom?
 
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