George Washington is a man that will never be forgotten in American history. George was born in February of 1732 and in his lifetime did many things to become a great American. George was the son of Augustine Washington and Augustine’s second wife Mary Ball (Madison 2009). George was the oldest of six children, born and raised in Virginia (Henretta 2010). The Washington family lived on Pope’s Creek and was part of Virginia’s “middle class”. Although not a lot is certain about his childhood he made a name for himself as an adult. Not only did George Washington serve as an American General and Commander in chief for the colonial armies during the American Revolution, but he also became the first President of the United States and went on to be considered one of the nations Founding Fathers (Madison 2009). It is said that on June 15th 1775 Washington was appointed Major General and Commander-in-Chief of the colonial forces against Great Britain (Howard 1923). Washington was the best choice for this position for many reasons. One reason being his prestige military experience and other reason’s being political. Although Washington was experienced with military he didn’t have experience with the large numbers of soldiers like Britain did (Howard 1923). Either way Washington was courageous, determined and smart enough to keep one step ahead of the enemy. General Howe of the Britain forces wintered his troops at Trenton and Princeton, which left Washington able to attack at the time and place of his choosing (Howard 1923). Britain had a tradition of halting campaign in the cold winter months that allowed Washington to plan his surprise attacks (Henretta 2010). For example, Christmas night of 1776 Washington led his men across the Delaware River and Attacked Hessian mercenaries at Trenton (Henretta 2010). Over the years of the war the French joined the Americans and through many battles eventually won the war with the final battle being in Yorktown. Eventually the left over Britain troops evacuated and by December 1783 Washington resigned from Commander-in-Chief and returned home to Mount Vernon (Howard 1923).
“On April 30, 1789, George Washington, standing on the balcony of Federal Hall on Wall Street in New York, took his oath of office as the first President of the United States.” (George Washington). A few years prior gaining independence created some struggle under the Articles of Confederation, a structure of the government that centered power with the states (Madison 2009). At this point the states were not unified and fought among themselves. To rectify the fighting and create unity Congress approved a convention to be held in Philadelphia to amend the Articles of Confederation (Madison 2009). At this Constitutional Convention George Washington was unanimously chosen to be the first President of the United States. Washington knew that his presidency would set the tone for all Presidents to follow in his footsteps so he remained hard working and vigilant to do his best. The first president received $25,000 as
George Washington was born on February 22, 1732. His parents were Augustine and Mary Ball Washington. As Mary Ball Washington was Augustine’s second wife, George had two half brothers. One of them – Lawrence, became a substitution of his father when Augustine Washington died in 1943. Lawrence’s home – Mount Vernon became George’s real home after his father’s death. Young George did not get proper formal education and had to grow up very quickly as he had to occupy his brother’s place in the Army…
"Beware of Political Parties and Foreign Affairs" A few weeks ago in history class, we learned about George Washington's presidency. Washington knew that all of his actions were very important because being the first president, everything he did would become a precedent for future presidents. Some of the precedents Washington set were having a cabinet, only running for two terms (a precedent that was followed until 1933 when Franklin D. Roosevelt served 3 terms), being a strong commander in…
Lucas Bennett Zong Period 5 George Washington George Washington was a great leader that changed America, because he was humble, inspiring and strong willed. George Washington created the steps into know what we call the U.S.A. He is a role model to other presidents and is known as one of the best presidents in the history of America. George Washington’s first and strongest trait is he was a humble man. George did not want to be like a king. He just wanted to be treated like…
In, 1789, George Washington became the first president of the United States of America. In 1789, George Washington, was standing on the balcony of Federal Hall on Wall Street in New York, and took his promise of office as the first President of the United States. Washington was born in 1732 into a Virginia planter family. George, was the eldest of Augustine and Mary Washington's six children, he spent much of his childhood at Ferry Farm, a plantation near Fredericksburg, Virginia. Also learned the…
I know George Washington would have agreed with the United States declaration of war against Germany. I think that most people would want to do the same when things are happening to your country and its citizens. He would not just sit there and let the citizens of America die and let other countries break international rules which could harm Americans. Although some people would disagree there are some good reasons for fighting in the war and one of them is the sinking of the Lusitania which was…
The Leader Who Didn't Go to School Written and Illustrated By George Lin Table of contents Introduction Chapter 1 George Washington Chapter 2 Childhood hobbies Chapter 3 Early life of Washington Chapter 4 Marriage and Children Chapter 5 Leading to War Chapter 6 As a President Conclusion Index Glossary…
George Washington was born on February 22, 1732, at his family's plantation on Pope's Creek in Westmoreland County, in the British colony of Virginia, to Augustine Washington and his second wife, Mary Ball Washington. George, the eldest of Augustine and Mary Washington's six children, spent much of his childhood at Ferry Farm, a plantation near Fredericksburg, Virginia. After Washington's father died when he was 11, he helped his mother manage the plantation. Not much is known about Washington's…
Hirschfeld, Fritz, 1924 George Washington and Slavery 1732-1799 the University of Missouri, 1997. 256 pages Fritz Hirschfeld George Washington and Slavery focuses main on slavery at his plantation at Mt. Vernon, also focuses on the revolutionary war. This book lacks support in talking about the war and presidency. As and introduction of the topic it gives a very good theory talking about his childhood at Mt. Vernon. Hirschfield begins with talking about building and estate, when George’s…
fight but lacked military knowledge and organization. They needed a leader, someone who could organize the people and had at least some military knowledge. George Washington was that someone but he wasn’t a proper solider he need help so France sent Lafayette. Lafayette was a trained military professional. Together Lafayette and Washington led the revolution. The colonists also were very conflicted at the start of the revolution. Many still saw themselves as British. That is until the British soldiers…
Cummings Class 8-307 Mrs.Hillard January,7th,2013 Ps46m George Washington Carver George Washington Carver was born in Diamond Grove, Missouri during the spring of 1865. George W. Carver died on January 5, 1943. He was not sure when he was actually born because they did not keep accurate records during this time. His parents were slaves. When he was an infant his father was killed in an accident. Then shortly after George, his mother and sister were stolen and took to Arkansas by raiders…