GEORGE WASHINGTON

3/22/1732 – 12/14/1799U.S. President

Born in Westmoreland county VABy: Joshua Turner

George Washington

George was home schooled. He chopped down his dad’s prized cherry

tree

Little is known about when George was a child

Qualities

He was a federalist.Federalist- First politician group. Used until

1801

Accomplishments

Leader of Continental ArmyU.S. President

challenges

Father dies when George is 11.Revolutionary war.

Timeline

1732- Washington born1743- Georges father dies and moves to

mount. Vernon1753-rivalry grows between the British and

French1753-George was sent to warn a French

commander

Timeline (Continued)

1757- George was sent home with dysentery

1758-He returned to duty to capture fort Duquesne

Dec. 1758-Resigns from army1759- Marries Mary Dandridge1774-elected delegate in 1st continental

congress1775-elected delegate in 2nd continental

congress1799- Washington dies

Sources

Biography www.biography.com

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