George Washington

Person introduction G eorge Washington was born on Feb and died on Dec H e is a statesman and also is a militarist. H e believed in Episcopal Church of the USA

Person introduction The American war of independence commander-in- chief of the continental army in 1789 Washington is American first elected president

experience Early life 1. He hoped to become a wealthy gentleman. 2. At the age of 17, George took a job measuring land as a surveyor. When his brother died in 1752, he inherited his large farm called Mount Vernon. 3. During the French and Indian War, he became a young soldier.

experience 4.In 1758, Washington resigned from the colonial army 5. At the age of 26, he was a skilled military leader. 6. In 1759 Washington married a wealthy widow named Martha Custis. 7. Soon after his marriage Washington was elected to Virginia’s colonial legislature - Early life

experience D uring the 1760s, Washington opposed the new British taxes. H e was elected to attend the Second Continental Congress, which met in May I n June 1775 the congress elected Washington as commander-in-chief of the American Continental Army. T o fight the British, Washington had to build an army. ----Steps toward revolution ----Steps toward revolution

experience On December 23, 1783, Washington resigned from his position of the army commander to Congress of the Confederation, Washington joined a convention to create a new government. Back on the farm

experience The delegates elected Washington president of the convention in Philadelphia in The delegates wrote the U.S. Constitution. In January 1789 electors from the states voted unanimously to make Washington the country's first president.

experience Washington is American first elected president (1789~1797) Washington supported laws that created a strong government. The first president

experience After two terms in office, Washington was ready to retire. He had grown weary of politics. Washington gladly went home to Mount Vernon. He died in December The country deeply mourned the man who guided the new nation through war and peace. Farewell to government

Achievement H e helped America to realize independence. H e stepped down on time, which set a good example for the later presidents and didn’t let the presidency of the United States be hereditary system A s the founder of the United States of America, Washington is a household name.

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