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Washington is born in Westmorland, Virginia
His father's name was Augistine His mother's name was Mary Ball His mother would later realize that his name would become very important. -
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Life of George Washington
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He is elected into the House of Burgesses
He served in the house of burgesses for 15 years before the revolution.
He was elected into the the house of burgesses when he was 27.
Many people say the reason why he won the presidential election was because he served in the house of burgesses. -
He marries Martha Dandridge Custis
Martha Washington was born on a plantation near New Kent County, Virginia. George and Martha met at colonial Williamsburg They were both 27 years old -
He rejoins the virginia militia
He fought in the battle of Trenten He also fought in the battle of Lexington and Concord At the time he didnt want any foreign alliances. -
He signs the Decleration of Independence
He signs along with the 2nd and 3rd president. Some people say it was signed on august 2nd. John Hancock leads the signing. -
He resigns as Commander and chief of the continental army
He resigns at age 51 It ends on his 5th year That will soon lead to his success -
He becomes president of Constitutional Convention
He goes uses his hatred torwards the british and the love of the country to help create a new nation. He appoints the Jefferson to write the constitution He helps contribute to the compramise from the federalists -
He becomes President
The election was a lanslide victory Samual Adams ran agianst Washington Adams became vice president -
He signs the first US copyright law
Was mostly meant for maps Was also used for any origial documents Used to encourage learning -
He is Re-elected into presidency
He won by another landslide He was up agianst Adams It would be the same president and vice president as the year before -
He issues the Nuetrility Proclamation
his goal was not to get into war Even though he did not like britian and the french was their alliance he did not want to fight One reason why was he was still in debt from thier war -
He sends 13,000 troops to end the whiskey rebellion
At the time of his presidency a rebellion was starting up Since he was in charge of the army he sent 13,000 troops so he could end it His men demolished the others -
He signs Jays Treaty with Britian
After winning the revolution he makes britian sign the treaty He signed it with britian It increased our freedom -
He retires fom presidency
It sets the 4 year term It sets his 2 term limit It gives Adams a chance to become president -
He dies of strep throat
His memorial sits at his home in Mt. Vernon The doctors at the time were not very sure how to cure it It was only 2 years after he retired
