Washington chose Cabinet members from both northern and southern states in order to promote national unity and maintain a balance of power between the regions. By including representatives from both regions, Washington aimed to ensure that the interests and concerns of both northern and southern states were addressed in his administration. This was particularly important as the United States had recently come together as a new country with diverse interests and perspectives. Additionally, Washington wanted to avoid the perception of favoritism towards any particular region and demonstrate his commitment to creating a government that would serve the entire nation.
