In the first national elections in 1789,
A. George Washington ran for president unopposed.
B. Antifederalists won a convincing majority in the Senate.
C. the presidential inauguration was held in Philadelphia.
D. Thomas Jefferson was chosen to be vice president.
E. all the presidential electors cast their votes for George Washington.
Answer: E
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