George Washington Research #1 George Washington: American Icon #2 Washington Biographical Profile #3 Washington’s Maxims for Living#4 Dear Martha: Washington’s Character

George Washington Research #5 To His Excellency, George Washington #6 General Howe’s Dog #7 Washington on the Well-Being of the Country #8 Homespun Inaugural

George Washington Research #9 Farewell Address: Political Parties #10 The Apotheosis of Washington Directions for Completing “The New Washington Monument” assignment 1. This is to be done individually on the drawing paper you get from the front of the room. 2.Think about all that you’ve learned about George Washington. It is your job to design a new and different memorial that tells more of Washington’s accomplishments. 3.Your monument can take whatever shape or form you want (tower, building, statue, wall, garden) but it must include the following: Something representing Washington’s character Something representing Washington’s service during the war. Something representing Washington’s goals for the well- being of the country Something representing the Farewell address Something representing a problem and solution faced during Washington’s time in office (check your RWSQ) Something representing a precedent set by Washington. 4. Your monument should be neatly presented on the paper. Use color and labels to make your meanings clear. Include a short paragraph describing your monument and explaining why you made it the way that you did.

George Washington Report Card CriteriaGradeExplanation Leadership Economy Foreign Policy Precedent Setting Your criteria _____________ For each of the criteria, assign George Washington a grade. A = Excellent B = Good C = Average D= Poor F = Failure You will have to make up a criteria on which to judge him as well. You should explain each grade you give him. A bonus of 10 points will be given if you find a way to give him each letter grade at least once.