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GEORGE WASHINGTON
3/22/1732 – 12/14/1799U.S. President
Born in Westmoreland county VABy: 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 ArmyU.S. President
challenges
Father dies when George is 11.Revolutionary war.
Timeline
1732- Washington born1743- Georges father dies and moves to
mount. Vernon1753-rivalry grows between the British and
French1753-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 army1759- Marries Mary Dandridge1774-elected delegate in 1st continental
congress1775-elected delegate in 2nd continental
congress1799- Washington dies
Sources
Biography www.biography.com
2/16/12
apples4teacherswww.apples4teachers.com
3/2/12