George Washington
By: Joshua Owenby
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Essential Question
What were the roles and
accomplishments of
George Washington?
About George
Born February 22nd, 1732
Born in Westmoreland County, Va
Raised on a farm
Father died at age 11
Studied surveying
About George
Became the heir of Mount Vernon
at age 20
Believed farming to be an
honorable profession
Increased the land
of Mount Vernon
to 8000 acres
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About George
Appointed to Major in VA Militia
in 1750’s
Influential in starting the French
and Indian war
Served with the British in the
French and Indian War
About George
Led a decorated military career
Married Martha Dandridge Custis in
January 1759
With marriage, became
one of the wealthiest
landowners in VA
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Why Was He Famous?
Introduced a Bill to boycott British
goods, in the House of Burgesses
Member of the First and Second
Continental Congress
Appointed Major General and
Commander in Chief of the Colonial
forces against the British
Why Did The Colonies Need
A Commander in Chief?
Tensions were very high between
Great Britain and the colonies
Britain was imposing taxes without
allowing the colonies to be
represented in Parliament
A war was coming
George’s Character
Never sought after any of the
positions he was appointed to
Always elected because no one else
thought to be as qualified as him
Why Was He Famous?
Though most qualified, he had very
little management experience in
war
Washington & colonies won the war
through many battles and thousands
of lives lost
Why Was He Famous?
Left the position of Commander in
Chief on December 23, 1783
Now spent time helping leaders
of the new republic restructure
the government with a
new constitution
The Most Important
Facts To Remember
Elected as the first president of the
United States; April 30, 1789
Only president ever to receive a
unanimous vote into office
Set the precedence for only serving
two terms
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EQ: What were the roles and
accomplishments of
George Washington?
George Washington
By: Joshua Owenby
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Resources/Standards
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Standard:4-4
The student will demonstrate an understanding of the beginnings of America as a nation and the
establishment of the new government.
Indicator: 4-4.4
Compare the roles and accomplishments of early leaders in the development of the new nation,
including George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, John Marshall, and James Madison.