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Early Life
Washington embarked upon a career as a surveyor in 1748. -
Early Life
Invited to go with the party that was to survey Baron Fairfax's lands W of the Blue Ridge. -
Early Life
Appointed to his first public office, surveyor of newly created Cul Peper Co. -
Before the Revolutionary War
Washington becomes mayor -
Early Life
Experienced death of a loved one (Lawrence). -
Early Life
George Washington inherited part of Lawrence's estate and took over some of his duties as adjutant of the colony. -
Before the Revolutionary War
Braddock disaster of 1755 -
Before the Revolutionary War
Commander of Virginia Regiment -
Before the Revolutionary War
Washington becomes General. -
During the Revolutionary War
Washington appears at the second Continental Congress in a military uniform, signaling that he was prepared for war. -
During the Revolutionary War
Defeated at New York City in 1776. -
During the Revolutionary War
They go to Valley Forge. Over 2,500 men died due to diseases. -
During the Revolutionary War
Counter attack in New Jersey. After NYC loss, his army was now in two pieces. -
During the Revolutionary War
A very difficult time. New York Harbor froze over, Army wiinter camps were deluged with snow, etc. -
During Washington's Presidency
Congress passed the United States' first naturalization law, establishing terms of citizenship. -
During Washington's Presidency
Washington signs the first United States copyright law. -
During Washington's Presidency
Washington signs a bill into law that permanently places the nations capital along the Potomac River, in an area to be called the District of Columbia. -
During Washington's Presidency
Washington signs a bill into law that directed the federal government to assume the Revolutionary War debts of the states. -
During Washington's Presidency
The United States Capital officially moves from New York to Philidelphia, where it remains until the completon of the District of Columbia in 1800. -
Before the Revolutionary War
Washington becomes Lieutenant General.
