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Birth
George Washington was born in Virginia, on Wakefield Farm which his family owned. -
Schooling and Career
Washington didn't get a high education due to his father's death, however, he finished his formal schooling and started studying mathematics and became a successful surveyor. -
Travel
George Washington traveled with his half brother, who had tuberculosis, to Barbados where Washington got small pox and his half brother died a year later in 1752. Later Washington inherited his half brothers estate. -
Military
In December, Washington was appointed commander of the Virginia militia for the French and Indian war and soon was given control of all of Virginia's militia forces. -
A Break Form War
Washington stepped down from being commander and was elected to the Virginia House of Burgesses and served there until 1774. He married Martha Custis and became a stepfather. -
Beginning of Revolution
In 1760 Washington thought declaring freedom from England was for the best and he served as a delegate to the First Continental Congress. -
New Position
During the second Continental Congress meeting, Washington was appointed as Commander-in-chief and had to train and discipline unruly soldiers. -
The Revolutionary War
During the Revolutionary War, Washington led his 11,000 soldiers who were unruly to victory in cold and hard conditions. 1775-1783 -
First President
After a federal government was created many people unanimously voted for Washington to become the first president. -
During Presidency
While Washington was in office he moved capitals, the federal government, created a new capital, and found someone to create a new design for a city. 1790-1791 -
Reelected
After his first term, Washington was reelected for a second term where he fights in political battles and settles post revolution issues. -
Death
After declining a third term, Washington returns to his peaceful life, devoting his time to his plantation and home. He gets sick and dies of a throat infection at 67. He was put to rest at Mount Vernon