George Washington Timeline

  • Marriage

    Marriage
    George Washington married his then fiance, Martha Washington.
  • Continental Army

    Continental Army
    George Washington became leader of the continental army.
  • Battle of Yorktown

    Battle of Yorktown
    George Washington led the continental army to the Battle of Yorktown with a win not only for that battle but for the American Revolution.
  • Donkey Enthusiasts

    Donkey Enthusiasts
    George Washington was gifted a Spanish donkey, which George Washington was an enthusiasts of donkeys, and believed they were better than a horse because they were stronger and cheaper.
  • Presidency

    Presidency
    George Washington was elected as president of the United states
  • Whiskey Rebellion

    Whiskey Rebellion
    To suppress the whiskey rebellion George Washington passed the whiskey tax.
  • The US Navy

    The US Navy
    George Washington created the US Navy with the Naval Act of 1794.
  • Jay's Treaty

    Jay's Treaty
    George Washington signed Jay’s Treaty or “Treaty of Amity Commerce and Navigation, between His Britannic Majesty; and The United States of America” ultimately creating peace with Britain and declaring their freedom.
  • Farewell Address

    Farewell Address
    George Washington made his farewell address, one of the most important documents in American History.
  • Federal Judiciary

    Federal Judiciary
    George Washington created the Judiciary act of 1801 which established the federal judiciary