Question

the first us marshals were appointed by ______.○ j. edgar hoover○ abraham lincoln○ benjamin franklin○ george washington

Explanation:

The U.S. Marshals Service was established in 1789 under the Judiciary Act, during George Washington's presidency as the first U.S. president. He appointed the first group of U.S. marshals. J. Edgar Hoover led the FBI much later, Abraham Lincoln was president in the 1860s, and Benjamin Franklin was never U.S. president.

Answer:

George Washington