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Washington Born
Washington is born in Popes Creek Plantation, Westmoreland County, Virginia -
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Life of Washington
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Surveyor - In training
Washington goes with Lord Fairfax on a surveying trip -
Culpepper County
Washington is nominated surveyor of Culpepper County -
Milita
Washington starts his military career in the Virginia Militia. -
Major in the Virginia Militia
Washington recieves his first promotion after being part of the Virginia Militia for one year. -
Lieutenant Colonel
The Virginia Regiment is formed giving Washington his first Officer title. -
Commander- in - Chief
Virginia Governor appoints Washington as commander-in-chief of an all Virginia force with the rank of colonel -
Virginia House of Burgesses
Washington is elected to the Virginia House of Burgesses and serves for the next 15 years -
Washington Marries Martha
He marries Martha Curtis and raises her two children. -
Washington becomes the owner of Mount Vernon
Following the death of Lawrence he becomes the owner of Mount Vernon -
Taxation without representation is oppossed
George Washington presents resolutions written by George Mason to the Virginia House of Burgesses that opposed taxation without representation. -
Boston Tea Party
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The Revolutionary War
Shots fired signal the beginning of the Revolutionary War. -
Second Continental Congress
The Second Continental Congress convenes in Philadelphia. -
The Fourth of July
The Declaration of Independence is signed. -
West Point
General Washington sets up his headquarters at West Point -
Treaty of Paris
The signing of this treaty ended the American War for independence. -
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Washington's Presidency
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French Revolution
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Development of the Cabinet
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National Bank is formed
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Citizen Genet
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Proclamation of Neutrality
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Whiskey Rebellion
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Battle of fallen Timbers
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Jay Treaty
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Farewell Address
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Death of Washington
Washington dies of an infection and complications at the age of 67. -
Washington Monument
After addressing financial issues the Washington Monument is finally completed. -
Victory at Fort Dunquesne
Lt. Colonel Washington French camp at Fort Dunquesne which was the first encounter of the French and Indian War.
