In the 1800’s there were many writers by the names of Geoffrey Crayon, Diedrich Knickerbocker, Jonathan Oldstyle, and Launcelot Langstaff but they all had something in common they were all known as Washington Irving. Washington Irving was popular for his writings following the Revolutionary War. Washington’s creative mind, the 1810’s, and his short stories have helped interpret history. Washington’s creative mind began developing on April 3, 1783 in New York City. Washington was named after the Revolutionary hero, George Washington. He was the youngest of 11 children, and his family moved from Scotland to the United States before Washington was born. Washington had a barely adequate education after completing school at the age of 16. Washington became a lawyer after finishing school and joined his brother in the lawfirm called Warner 44 (“Washington” Students 203). Later Washington began his literary career as a speaker on American Life. His early writings made him his own style (“Washington” Students 204). Washington was a federalist in the 1800’s:
Oh my friend, I have been in such holes and corners; such filthy nooks and filthy corners; sweep offices and oyster cellars! I have been sworn brother to a leash of drawers, and can drink with any tinker in his own language during my life,-- faugh! I shall not be able to bear the smell of small beer and tobacco for a month to come. Truly this saying one’s country is a nauseous piece of business, and if patriotism is such a dirty virtue,--prythee, no more of it (“Washington” Students 206-207).
He enlisted in the War of 1812 at the age of 29 (“Washington” Students 206). Washington wrote many letters in newspapers about history. He wrote in the newspaper, The Morning Chronicle. Washington had many different other names such as: Geoffrey Crayon, Diedrich Knickerbocker, Jonathan Oldstyle, and Launcelot Langstaff. One of his last writings was a bibliography over was of his favorite idols, George Washington. (Liukkonen Web). Some of his other bibliographies were about Muhammad, and Christopher Columbus (“Washington” New Web). Washington did not have very good health so he wanted to choose a different location to live in to see if his condition of health would change any (Liukkonen Web). He mentored many people such as Edgar Allen Poe, and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow in their writings. In the 1840’s, Washington was the United States Ambassador to Spain. He died on November 28, 1859 (“Washington” New Web). After Washington died, researchers found a locket of Marry Matilda’s hair and a sketch of her in his possessions. Washington wrote most of his stories during the 1810’s. During the 1810’s America was apart of the British empire before the Revolution. By America being controlled by Britain, they were able to ship goods easily to all around the world. The American Revolution caused a depression in the United States because they were unable to get as many goods. Before the Revolution they shipped 75 percent of their good and during the Revolution they shipped only 10 percent. America created the constitution after the Revolution and now have the same government as American has today (Allison 78). When America declared independence from Britain, it really hurt them economically. The merchants in the United States had to work together and not be as greedy to help support America. President Hamilton wanted to keep improving manufacturing (Allison 79). Hamilton created Revolutionary War certificates, this was great for the economy. Agriculture was very important at this time for the nation, it created buying land more essential (Allison 80). The United States created a trade embargo from Britain during the War of 1812 (Allison 81). After the War of 1812, Thomas Jefferson signed a bill to outlaw the trade embargo (Allison 82). Thomas Jefferson became president in 1801. Jefferson described America as a great place to be. He wanted to keep