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Born
Geoge Washington was born on Febuary 22, 1732. -
First Slave
When George Washington was 11 years old he got his first slave. -
Surveyor
Appointed official surveyor for Culpeper County, Virginia -
Major
French and Indian War: Washington given rank of major and he was sent to assess the strength of the French at Ohio Country Valley -
Monongahela
Serving under General Edward Braddock the troops were ambushed and defeated by the French and Indians -
Marrige
George Washington got married to Martha Washington on January 6, 1759. -
Commander-In-Chief
George Washington was the commander-in-chief for the American Revolutinary War. -
West Point
General Washington sets up headquarters at West Point -
Peace plan
A peace plan is approved by Congress stipulating independence and British evacuation of America -
Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris is signed by the United States and Great Britain -
No longer Commander-in-chief
George Washington was no longer the commander-in-chief. -
Constitutional Convention
Elected President of the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia -
Presidential Term Began
George Washington became the president. -
Bill of Rights
The Bill of Rights became law. The first 10 amendments to the Constitution of the United States guarantee basic liberties to Americans -
Neutrality
Washington issued the Neutrality Proclamation to keep the United States out of the war between France and Great Britain -
Re-elected
George Washington was re-elected as the president. -
Militia Law
Washington invoked the Militia Law of 1792 to suppress the Pennsylvania farmers who refused to pay the federal whisky tax. -
Presidential Term Ended
George Washington's presidential term ended. -
Died
George Washington died on December 14, 1799. -
Freed Slaves
When he died he freed all his slaves.
