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George Washington. 3/22/1732 – 12/14/1799 U.S. President Born in Westmoreland county VA By: 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.
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George Washington 3/22/1732 – 12/14/1799 U.S. President Born in Westmoreland county VA By: 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 Army U.S. President
challenges Father dies when George is 11. Revolutionary war.
Timeline 1732- Washington born 1743- Georges father dies and moves to mount. Vernon 1753-rivalry grows between the British and French 1753-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 army 1759- Marries Mary Dandridge 1774-elected delegate in 1st continental congress 1775-elected delegate in 2nd continental congress 1799- Washington dies
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