George Washington

By: Joshua Owenby

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Essential Question

What were the roles and accomplishments of George Washington?

About George

Born February 22nd, 1732

Born in Westmoreland County, Va

Raised on a farm

Father died at age 11

Studied surveying

About George

Became the heir of Mount Vernon at age 20

Believed farming to be an honorable profession

Increased the land of Mount Vernonto 8000 acres

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About George

Appointed to Major in VA Militiain 1750’s

Influential in starting the French and Indian war

Served with the British in the French and Indian War

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About George

Led a decorated military career

Married Martha Dandridge Custis inJanuary 1759

With marriage, became one of the wealthiest landowners in VA

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Why Was He Famous?

Introduced a Bill to boycott Britishgoods, in the House of Burgesses

Member of the First and Second Continental Congress

Appointed Major General and Commander in Chief of the Colonial forces against the British

Why Did The Colonies Need A Commander in

Chief?Tensions were very high

between Great Britain and the colonies

Britain was imposing taxes without allowing the colonies to be represented in Parliament

A war was coming

George’s Character

Never sought after any of the positions he was appointed to

Always elected because no one else thought to be as qualified as him

Why Was He Famous?

Though most qualified, he had very little management experience in war

Washington & colonies won the war through many battles and thousands of lives lost

Why Was He Famous?

Left the position of Commander in Chief on December 23, 1783

Now spent time helping leaders

of the new republic restructure the government with a new constitution

The Most Important Facts To Remember

Elected as the first president of the United States; April 30, 1789

Only president ever to receive a unanimous vote into office

Set the precedence for only serving two terms

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EQ: What were the roles and accomplishments of George Washington?

George Washington

By: Joshua Owenby

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Standard:4-4The student will demonstrate an understanding of the beginnings of America as a nation and

the establishment of the new government.

Indicator: 4-4.4

Compare the roles and accomplishments of early leaders in the development of the new nation, including George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, John Marshall,

and James Madison.