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Washington is born
George Washington was born in Popes Creek, westmoreland county, Virginia. He was born to Augustine and Mary Ball Washington. -
Washington moves to Little Hunting Creek Plantation
Washington’s father moves his family to Little Hunting Creek, which will later be known as Mount Vernon. Washington later moves here after his presidency. -
Washington's Father dies
George Washington’s father, Augustine Washington, died. George was 11 at the time, and it is likely he helped man the plantation afterwards. -
Washington is appointed surveyor
George Washington is appointed the official surveyor of Culpeper County, Virginia. Washington had a knack for mathematics, which got him the job. The job earned him enough money to begin buying his own properties. -
Washington sails to Barbados
Washington sails to Barbados with his older half brother. HIs Brother,Lawrence is ill with Tuberculosis. While there, Washington contracts smallpox. -
Washington is appointed commander
Washington, who had not had any battle experience at all was made commander of the Virginia Militia During the French And Indian War. He saw fighting in the war and was eventually put in charge of all of Virginia’s military forces. -
Elected for the house of Burgesses
Washington resigned from his military position, and retired to Mount Vernon. He was then elected for the House of Burgesses, Where he served until 1774. -
Washington marries Martha Dandridge Custis
Washington marries Martha Dandridge Custis, A rich widow with two children. Washington became a devoted stepfather. They never had any children together, -
Washington experiences taxation without representation
C.Washington had first handedly experienced the taxes by the British. He strongly believed that the colonies should be independent. -
Washington serves in the first continental congress
Washington serves as a delegate in the first continental congress in Philadelphia. He strongly believed in independence, and would be appointed commander in chief in the second continental congress. -
Washington and the Second Continental Congress
Washington is chosen as a delegate for the second continental congress. While he is there, he is chosen to be Commander In Chief for the Colonies. He immediately takes command of the army at Cambridge, MA, and begins a siege of Boston.
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Driving out the royal navy
Washington oversees the arrival of heavy artillery from Fort Ticonderoga. He makes a risky decision to bombard the British ships in the Boston Harbor. The British try to unsuccessfully drive him out, and the ships soon leave Boston Harbor. -
Washington is defeated.
Washington’s army is defeated at Brooklyn Heights by Lord William Howe’s British Army. In order to save his men, Washington and the rest of his army escaped to Manhattan. -
Battle of Trenton
Washington’s army launches a surprise attack on the Hessians on the morning after Christmas. The Continental Army Attacks Hessians at Trenton. Washington’s well trained army manages to capture more than 1,500 men, and saved us from fighting more battles. -
Winter at Valley Forge
Washington’s army- 11,000 men, bunker at Valley Forge to pass the winter. The harsh weather and lack of supplies made his soldiers wary. During this time, Washington faced many political challenges. -
Cornwallis surrenders
Washington’s Continental army declares victory over the british with the surrender of Lord Charles Cornwallis’ army. This is the last major battle of the American Revolution. -
Washington resigns
Washington resigned from his position of Commander in Chief. He Strongly believes that the army should be run by the people,. He returns to Mount Vernon on Christmas Day. -
Constitutional Convention
Washington is asked to oversee the Constitutional Convention, where they drafted a new constitution. Washington then signed it as well as the rest of the delegates. -
Presidential election
First ever presidential election. Washington won easily, and John Adams became vice president Washington had originally wanted to retire at Mount Vernon, but the public had such a strong opinion that he gave in. -
Inauguration
Washington Inaugurated as the first President of America. He was inaugurated in New York City because D.C wasn't built yet. -
Second Inauguration
Washington is inaugurated for his second term as President. After this term, He declines a third term and retires to Mount Vernon. -
Whiskey rebellion
The Whiskey Rebellion takes place, protesting against paying taxes to the government. Washington leads troops to take care of this protest. -
Washington is ill
Washington catches a cold while out investigating his farms. The cold turned into a throat infection, and Washington died. -
Washington monument
Washington Monument completed. This monument was built to honor and remember George Washington. -
Washington is granted statehood
Washington state is granted statehood, and is named Washington in honor of our first president. Washington is the only state to be named after a president. -
Washington is on the Quarter
Washington is stamped on the Quarter-Dollar. The US Mint decided to honor his 200th birthday by stamping a 1932 portrait of him on the coin. -
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