George Washington By :Christian Carpio

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Achievements Became president of the United States of America. Chosen commander-in-chief. Led continental army

War In an army formed after the American Revolutionary War began Chose to stay with his men in Valley Forge rather that sleep in a comfortable bed

Life Son of Augustine Washington & his second wife, Mary Ball Washington. Very respectful. Was very enthusiastic.

In 1799 he got sick with a sore throat. Death In 1799 he got sick with a sore throat. The doctors did not know how to treat sickness Some think their dealing caused his death.

George’s family Martha (patsy) ,John Parke Custis. No kids with Martha Patsy died at 17 Lost children in childhood and Patsy to epilepsy also, lost her John to camp fever a medical disorder involving episodes of irregular electrical discharge in the brain and characterized by the periodic sudden loss or impairment of consciousness, often accompanied by convulsions Adopted Custis , Eleanor Parke Custis & George Washington Parke Custis

CHILDHOOD Five siblings His father died when he was 11 He helped his mom take care of the plantation He grew very tall and he liked to show how far he could throw rocks

Lawrence When George was sixteen he went to live with Lawrence Inherited Mount Vernon from their father. George would inherit the land, because Lawrence did not have any children. Lawrence died of tuberculosis an infectious disease that causes small rounded swellings tubercles to form on mucous membranes, especially a disease pulmonary tuberculosis that affects the lungs

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WEBSITES http://en.wikipedia.org http://www.whitehouse.gov http://gardenofpraise.com