Biographies Project – George Washington

George Washington

 

George Washington was the 1st president of America and a very important man during the American Revolution.

 

Early Life

 

George Washington was born on February 22, 1732 and his parents were Mary Ball Washington (from the 2nd marriage) and Augustine Washington. He had 5 brothers and 3 sisters (from both marriages). George grew up on the Mount Vernon plantation in Virginia He was able to read and write when he was 7 years old and he went to school. He became a surveyor, a surveyor is a person who maps out land to be bought and sold.

 

Adult Life

 

George Washington became an army major when he was 20 years old then he was elected to be commander of the Continental Army. George married Martha Dandridge Custis on January 6, 1759. On September 6, 1759. He signed the American Constitution on September 17, 1787. George became 1st president April 30, 1789. Then George ran for a 2nd term and he won by a numerous amount of votes.

 

Challenges

 

George Washington had trouble battling the British and surviving the times when he wasn’t battling the British. When he was president he had to deal with 350 clerks and secretaries. He also had to grow up without his step brother who he really loved.

 

Impact

 

George Washington lead his army to victory to defeat the British and separate from England. He also became the 1st president and made America a brand new country. George helped solve many of the new country’s problems. George fought to help shape the United States. During his first term he traveled around to help foster a national spirit. Everybody thought George made such an impact of the new country they wanted him to run for second term.

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