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George Washington is born
He is born in Virginia -
French and Indian War begins
Washington fights as British Officer. Gaining experience as a leader -
George gets married to Martha
Martha was a huge source of inspiration -
The Revolutionary War Begins
Washington fights for America -
The Revolutionary War ends
The Americans won. Earning their freedom from British control -
Washington leads the Constitutional Convention
Here the first U.S Constitution is written. This is the government we see today forming -
Washington is elected President
George Washington did not want to become President. Does this make any sense? -
Washington is Elected President for a second term
He wanted to retire with Martha, but he was such a prominent figure in this new government -
Jay Treaty is negotiated
Washington chooses a path of neutrality for the U.S. The Jay treaty clears up issues with Britain -
The first political parties are forming
The federalist and anti federalist are developing. These later set the precedent for political parties in the United States -
Washington's Presidency is over
Washington retires to Mount Vernon. John Adams is elected second President of the United States
