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George Washington was born in the colony of ______ in 1732.
George Washington was born in the colony of ______ in 1732.
Virginia
At the age of 11, George Washington's father died, and he lived with his half-brother ______.
At the age of 11, George Washington's father died, and he lived with his half-brother ______.
Lawrence
George learned land surveying and became a land ______ while living with Lawrence.
George learned land surveying and became a land ______ while living with Lawrence.
surveyor
George Washington gained fame for his role in the ______ and Indian War.
George Washington gained fame for his role in the ______ and Indian War.
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He was chosen as the commander of the Continental Army during the American ______.
He was chosen as the commander of the Continental Army during the American ______.
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George Washington presided over the ______ Convention and signed the Constitution.
George Washington presided over the ______ Convention and signed the Constitution.
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George Washington was the first ______ of the United States.
George Washington was the first ______ of the United States.
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He did not accept any ______ for his service as commander of the Continental Army.
He did not accept any ______ for his service as commander of the Continental Army.
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While serving as President, George Washington tackled numerous ______ facing the newly formed nation.
While serving as President, George Washington tackled numerous ______ facing the newly formed nation.
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George Washington is known as the 'Father of His ______' for his contributions to the founding of the United States.
George Washington is known as the 'Father of His ______' for his contributions to the founding of the United States.
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Study Notes
George Washington's Life
- Born in the colony of Virginia in 1732.
- The colony of Virginia was part of Great Britain at the time.
- A popular legend describes six-year-old George chopping down his father's cherry tree and admitting to it, saying “I cannot tell a lie.”
- This legend was written by Parson Weems, the author of the first biography of George Washington.
- His father died when George was 11.
- George lived with his half-brother Lawrence at Mount Vernon, a plantation.
- With Lawrence, George learned land surveying and became a land surveyor.
- George’s half-brother Lawrence died nine years after his father.
- George inherited Mount Vernon when he was 22 years old.
- George joined the Virginia militia as a major, following in his half-brother Lawrence's footsteps.
- The governor of Virginia sent George on a mission to tell the French to leave the Ohio Valley.
- The French refused to leave, which escalated into the French and Indian War.
- George Washington gained fame for his role in the French and Indian War.
- Although he gained considerable military experience, he was not offered a position in the regular British army after the French and Indian War.
- George returned to Mount Vernon, married Martha, and started a family.
- He became involved in politics and was chosen as a delegate for Virginia in the First Continental Congress.
- George Washington helped lead the Continental Army to victory in the American Revolutionary War.
- He was chosen as the commander of the Continental Army during the American Revolution.
- George Washington did not accept any compensation for his service as commander of the Continental Army.
- He trained and prepared the Continental Army for battle, becoming a skilled and effective commander.
- He took risks, such as leading a surprise attack across the Delaware River on Christmas Day, 1776.
- George Washington presided over the Constitutional Convention and signed the Constitution.
- George Washington was the first President of the United States.
- He lived in Philadelphia, the nation's first capital, before the White House was built.
- He did not wear a wig, opting to powder his own long hair.
- George Washington served as President for two terms before refusing to run for a third term.
- While serving as President, George Washington tackled numerous challenges facing the newly formed nation.
- George Washington is known as the “Father of His Country” for his significant contributions to the founding of the United States.
- He died in 1799 at Mount Vernon.
- Washington, D.C., the nation's capital, is named after him.
- The Washington Monument was built to honor his memory.
- George Washington's image appears on dollar bills and quarters.
- He is also featured in the Mount Rushmore sculpture.
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Test your knowledge about George Washington's early life and significant events that shaped him into a prominent figure in American history. This quiz covers key moments from his childhood in Virginia, his military career, and legendary anecdotes surrounding his character. See how well you remember the facts!
