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What was the primary reason George Washington took the rear of General Edward Braddock's army?
What was the primary reason George Washington took the rear of General Edward Braddock's army?
What was the traditional style of warfare employed by the British during the French and Indian War?
What was the traditional style of warfare employed by the British during the French and Indian War?
What was the significance of the Battle of Monongahela?
What was the significance of the Battle of Monongahela?
What was the approximate number of British troops that marched over the Appalachian Mountains to seize French Fort Duquesne?
What was the approximate number of British troops that marched over the Appalachian Mountains to seize French Fort Duquesne?
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What was the role of George Washington during the Battle of Monongahela?
What was the role of George Washington during the Battle of Monongahela?
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What was the outcome of the two-hour ambush during the Battle of Monongahela?
What was the outcome of the two-hour ambush during the Battle of Monongahela?
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Who recorded the statement, 'I expected every moment to see him fall. Nothing but the superintending care of Providence could have saved him'?
Who recorded the statement, 'I expected every moment to see him fall. Nothing but the superintending care of Providence could have saved him'?
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Why was the account of George Washington's divine protection removed from history textbooks?
Why was the account of George Washington's divine protection removed from history textbooks?
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What was the situation with the British Regulars during the battle?
What was the situation with the British Regulars during the battle?
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How many of Washington's volunteers were left alive after the battle?
How many of Washington's volunteers were left alive after the battle?
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What was Washington's condition during the battle?
What was Washington's condition during the battle?
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How many bullets went through Washington's coat during the battle?
How many bullets went through Washington's coat during the battle?
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What did the old Indian chief attribute Washington's survival to?
What did the old Indian chief attribute Washington's survival to?
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What prophecy did the old Indian chief make about Washington?
What prophecy did the old Indian chief make about Washington?
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Who was Washington traveling with when he met the old Indian chief again?
Who was Washington traveling with when he met the old Indian chief again?
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What was the old Indian chief's position in his tribe?
What was the old Indian chief's position in his tribe?
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What did the old Indian chief say was the reason they stopped firing at Washington?
What did the old Indian chief say was the reason they stopped firing at Washington?
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Who wrote the column that included the story of the old Indian chief and Washington?
Who wrote the column that included the story of the old Indian chief and Washington?
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Over 500 British troops were killed in the Battle of Monongahela
Over 500 British troops were killed in the Battle of Monongahela
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George Washington was the commander of the British troops during the Battle of Monongahela
George Washington was the commander of the British troops during the Battle of Monongahela
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The French allied with the British during the French and Indian War
The French allied with the British during the French and Indian War
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George Washington was shot during the Battle of Monongahela
George Washington was shot during the Battle of Monongahela
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The British troops were hiding behind trees during the Battle of Monongahela
The British troops were hiding behind trees during the Battle of Monongahela
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George Washington was 30 years old during the Battle of Monongahela
George Washington was 30 years old during the Battle of Monongahela
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The British troops wore camouflage uniforms during the Battle of Monongahela
The British troops wore camouflage uniforms during the Battle of Monongahela
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The Battle of Monongahela lasted for three hours
The Battle of Monongahela lasted for three hours
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The British Regulars fought bravely during the Battle of Monongahela.
The British Regulars fought bravely during the Battle of Monongahela.
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Washington's Virginia Militia were able to defeat the pursuing Indians.
Washington's Virginia Militia were able to defeat the pursuing Indians.
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Washington was in good health during the battle.
Washington was in good health during the battle.
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The old Indian chief was a personal friend of Washington's.
The old Indian chief was a personal friend of Washington's.
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The old Indian chief prophesied that Washington would die in battle.
The old Indian chief prophesied that Washington would die in battle.
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Washington had three horses shot under him during the battle.
Washington had three horses shot under him during the battle.
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The old Indian chief and his warriors were trying to capture Washington alive.
The old Indian chief and his warriors were trying to capture Washington alive.
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Washington wrote his brother about the battle, but not his mother.
Washington wrote his brother about the battle, but not his mother.
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The old Indian chief was a young warrior when he met Washington during the battle.
The old Indian chief was a young warrior when he met Washington during the battle.
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Dr. Harold Pease is a historian who has written about the Founding Fathers.
Dr. Harold Pease is a historian who has written about the Founding Fathers.
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British Regulars broke and run as _______________ pursued by dogs
British Regulars broke and run as _______________ pursued by dogs
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Washington had _______________ bullets through his coat
Washington had _______________ bullets through his coat
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The old Indian chief addressed Washington through an _______________
The old Indian chief addressed Washington through an _______________
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The old Indian chief prophesied that Washington would become the _______________ of nations
The old Indian chief prophesied that Washington would become the _______________ of nations
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Washington was angry about the _______________ behaviour of the British Regulars
Washington was angry about the _______________ behaviour of the British Regulars
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Washington wrote to his mother, Mary Ball _______________
Washington wrote to his mother, Mary Ball _______________
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The old Indian chief and his warriors stopped firing at Washington because they believed he was under the special _______________ of the Great Spirit
The old Indian chief and his warriors stopped firing at Washington because they believed he was under the special _______________ of the Great Spirit
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Washington had been ill for about _______________ days before the battle
Washington had been ill for about _______________ days before the battle
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The old Indian chief said Washington had an _______________ wisdom
The old Indian chief said Washington had an _______________ wisdom
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Dr. Craik was Washington's personal _______________ and close friend
Dr. Craik was Washington's personal _______________ and close friend
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The Indian account of George Washington's divine protection in the Battle of Monongahela was standard in our history textbooks until _______________ in 1934.
The Indian account of George Washington's divine protection in the Battle of Monongahela was standard in our history textbooks until _______________ in 1934.
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Today few Americans know of the event as those in the above category and the enemies of the _______________ seek to belittle our Founders.
Today few Americans know of the event as those in the above category and the enemies of the _______________ seek to belittle our Founders.
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We celebrate the birthday of George Washington on _______________ by returning our attention to this miraculous event.
We celebrate the birthday of George Washington on _______________ by returning our attention to this miraculous event.
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In the French and Indian War, 1,400 British troops marched over the _______________ Mountains to seize French Fort Duquesne.
In the French and Indian War, 1,400 British troops marched over the _______________ Mountains to seize French Fort Duquesne.
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The Battle of Monongahela began when Braddock passed through a _______________ and an army half his size, hiding behind borders and trees, annihilated him.
The Battle of Monongahela began when Braddock passed through a _______________ and an army half his size, hiding behind borders and trees, annihilated him.
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Washington rode back and forth on the line through a hail storm of musket balls delivering Braddock's orders as he was the only officer still on _______________.
Washington rode back and forth on the line through a hail storm of musket balls delivering Braddock's orders as he was the only officer still on _______________.
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The two-hour ambush left _______________ casualties before Washington could save what was left.
The two-hour ambush left _______________ casualties before Washington could save what was left.
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The British soldier recorded, 'I expected every moment to see him fall. Nothing but the superintending care of _______________ could have saved him'.
The British soldier recorded, 'I expected every moment to see him fall. Nothing but the superintending care of _______________ could have saved him'.
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What was George Washington's reason for traveling to the Ohio Country in 1770?
What was George Washington's reason for traveling to the Ohio Country in 1770?
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What did the sachem prophesize about George Washington during their meeting in 1770?
What did the sachem prophesize about George Washington during their meeting in 1770?
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What was the outcome of the sachem's account of the Battle of Monongahela during his meeting with George Washington?
What was the outcome of the sachem's account of the Battle of Monongahela during his meeting with George Washington?
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Who recorded the account of George Washington's meeting with the sachem in 1770?
Who recorded the account of George Washington's meeting with the sachem in 1770?
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What did the sachem recall during his meeting with George Washington in 1770?
What did the sachem recall during his meeting with George Washington in 1770?
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What was the significance of George Washington's meeting with the sachem in 1770?
What was the significance of George Washington's meeting with the sachem in 1770?
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What was George Washington's role during the Battle of Monongahela?
What was George Washington's role during the Battle of Monongahela?
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Who popularized the story of the sachem's prophecy with an 1827 play?
Who popularized the story of the sachem's prophecy with an 1827 play?
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What did George Washington recall to his mother Mary Ball Washington after the battle?
What did George Washington recall to his mother Mary Ball Washington after the battle?
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According to the old Indian chief, what was the reason they stopped firing at Washington?
According to the old Indian chief, what was the reason they stopped firing at Washington?
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What did the old Indian chief prophesy about Washington?
What did the old Indian chief prophesy about Washington?
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Who brought the story of the Indian Prophecy to the national consciousness?
Who brought the story of the Indian Prophecy to the national consciousness?
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What was the context in which the story of the Indian Prophecy became significant?
What was the context in which the story of the Indian Prophecy became significant?
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Who recorded Washington's encounter with the old Indian chief?
Who recorded Washington's encounter with the old Indian chief?
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What was the title of the play in which George Washington Parke Custis brought the story of the Indian Prophecy to the national consciousness?
What was the title of the play in which George Washington Parke Custis brought the story of the Indian Prophecy to the national consciousness?
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Where was the first performance of George Washington Parke Custis' play The Indian Prophecy?
Where was the first performance of George Washington Parke Custis' play The Indian Prophecy?
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What was the significance of the Indian chief's story about George Washington?
What was the significance of the Indian chief's story about George Washington?
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According to Anthony Sherman, George Washington had a vision in which God revealed to him that three great ______ would come upon the Republic.
According to Anthony Sherman, George Washington had a vision in which God revealed to him that three great ______ would come upon the Republic.
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What was the outcome of the two-hour ambush during the Battle of Monongahela?
What was the outcome of the two-hour ambush during the Battle of Monongahela?
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The British soldiers wore camouflage uniforms during the Battle of Monongahela.
The British soldiers wore camouflage uniforms during the Battle of Monongahela.
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How did the Indian warriors fight during the Battle of Monongahela?
How did the Indian warriors fight during the Battle of Monongahela?
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George Washington was ___ years old during the Battle of Monongahela.
George Washington was ___ years old during the Battle of Monongahela.
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Match the following events with their descriptions:
Match the following events with their descriptions:
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The British officer who recorded the statement about Washington's divine protection was General Edward Braddock.
The British officer who recorded the statement about Washington's divine protection was General Edward Braddock.
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Washington found ___ bullet holes in his jacket after the battle.
Washington found ___ bullet holes in his jacket after the battle.
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What did George Washington see when he looked up while sitting at his desk?
What did George Washington see when he looked up while sitting at his desk?
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George Washington was able to speak to his mysterious visitor.
George Washington was able to speak to his mysterious visitor.
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What did the mysterious voice say to George Washington?
What did the mysterious voice say to George Washington?
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The dark shadowy being had a ______ face.
The dark shadowy being had a ______ face.
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What did the dark shadowy being sprinkle on America with his right hand?
What did the dark shadowy being sprinkle on America with his right hand?
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The cloud that arose from America and Europe joined in mid-ocean and remained stationary forever.
The cloud that arose from America and Europe joined in mid-ocean and remained stationary forever.
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What did the bright angel bear on his forehead?
What did the bright angel bear on his forehead?
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Match the following:
Match the following:
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The inhabitants of the land became friends once more and united around the ______ Standard.
The inhabitants of the land became friends once more and united around the ______ Standard.
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What did the dark shadowy angel sprinkle upon Europe, Asia, and Africa?
What did the dark shadowy angel sprinkle upon Europe, Asia, and Africa?
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The mysterious voice said, "Son of the Republic, look and learn" only once during the vision.
The mysterious voice said, "Son of the Republic, look and learn" only once during the vision.
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What did the bright angel plant at the end of the vision?
What did the bright angel plant at the end of the vision?
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According to Washington's first presidential address, the nation should follow the _______________ rules of order and right ordained by heaven.
According to Washington's first presidential address, the nation should follow the _______________ rules of order and right ordained by heaven.
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Match the following characters with their descriptions:
Match the following characters with their descriptions:
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What was the outcome of the battle in the vision?
What was the outcome of the battle in the vision?
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George Washington wrote a column that included the story of the old Indian chief.
George Washington wrote a column that included the story of the old Indian chief.
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What did the voice say the whole world would not prevail against?
What did the voice say the whole world would not prevail against?
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The villagers, towns, and cities sprang up where the Son of the Republic had seen them before, and the bright angel cried with a loud voice: "While the _____________________ remain, and the heavens send down dew upon the earth, so long shall the Union last."
The villagers, towns, and cities sprang up where the Son of the Republic had seen them before, and the bright angel cried with a loud voice: "While the _____________________ remain, and the heavens send down dew upon the earth, so long shall the Union last."
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Study Notes
The French and Indian War
- The Battle of Monongahela took place on July 9, 1755, during the French and Indian War.
- British troops, led by General Edward Braddock, marched to seize French Fort Duquesne, near present-day Pittsburgh.
- Col. George Washington, 23, took the rear of the army, warning Braddock about the European style of warfare, which was considered suicidal by Indians and Americans.
The Ambush
- Braddock's army was ambushed, and officers were mounted targets.
- Washington rode back and forth on the line, delivering Braddock's orders, amidst a hail of musket balls.
- He could not take command until the wounded Braddock was carried from the field.
- The two-hour ambush left 976 casualties before Washington could save what was left.
Miraculous Survival
- Washington was extremely ill, still recovering from a violent illness that had confined him to bed for 10 days.
- He had four bullets through his coat and two horses shot under him, yet escaped unhurt.
- He wrote to his mother and brother about his miraculous protection by Providence.
The Indian Chief's Prophecy
- Fifteen years later, an old Indian chief met Washington and told him that his warriors had aimed at him 17 times but couldn't bring him down.
- The chief acknowledged that a power greater than theirs shielded Washington, and prophesied that he would become the chief of nations and the founder of a mighty empire.
Legacy
- The chief's prophecy came true, and Washington went on to become the first president of the United States.
- The story of Washington's miraculous survival was once a standard account in American history textbooks but was later removed.
The French and Indian War
- The Battle of Monongahela took place on July 9, 1755, during the French and Indian War.
- British troops, led by General Edward Braddock, marched to seize French Fort Duquesne, near present-day Pittsburgh.
- Col. George Washington, 23, took the rear of the army, warning Braddock about the European style of warfare, which was considered suicidal by Indians and Americans.
The Ambush
- Braddock's army was ambushed, and officers were mounted targets.
- Washington rode back and forth on the line, delivering Braddock's orders, amidst a hail of musket balls.
- He could not take command until the wounded Braddock was carried from the field.
- The two-hour ambush left 976 casualties before Washington could save what was left.
Miraculous Survival
- Washington was extremely ill, still recovering from a violent illness that had confined him to bed for 10 days.
- He had four bullets through his coat and two horses shot under him, yet escaped unhurt.
- He wrote to his mother and brother about his miraculous protection by Providence.
The Indian Chief's Prophecy
- Fifteen years later, an old Indian chief met Washington and told him that his warriors had aimed at him 17 times but couldn't bring him down.
- The chief acknowledged that a power greater than theirs shielded Washington, and prophesied that he would become the chief of nations and the founder of a mighty empire.
Legacy
- The chief's prophecy came true, and Washington went on to become the first president of the United States.
- The story of Washington's miraculous survival was once a standard account in American history textbooks but was later removed.
The French and Indian War
- The Battle of Monongahela took place on July 9, 1755, during the French and Indian War.
- British troops, led by General Edward Braddock, marched to seize French Fort Duquesne, near present-day Pittsburgh.
- Col. George Washington, 23, took the rear of the army, warning Braddock about the European style of warfare, which was considered suicidal by Indians and Americans.
The Ambush
- Braddock's army was ambushed, and officers were mounted targets.
- Washington rode back and forth on the line, delivering Braddock's orders, amidst a hail of musket balls.
- He could not take command until the wounded Braddock was carried from the field.
- The two-hour ambush left 976 casualties before Washington could save what was left.
Miraculous Survival
- Washington was extremely ill, still recovering from a violent illness that had confined him to bed for 10 days.
- He had four bullets through his coat and two horses shot under him, yet escaped unhurt.
- He wrote to his mother and brother about his miraculous protection by Providence.
The Indian Chief's Prophecy
- Fifteen years later, an old Indian chief met Washington and told him that his warriors had aimed at him 17 times but couldn't bring him down.
- The chief acknowledged that a power greater than theirs shielded Washington, and prophesied that he would become the chief of nations and the founder of a mighty empire.
Legacy
- The chief's prophecy came true, and Washington went on to become the first president of the United States.
- The story of Washington's miraculous survival was once a standard account in American history textbooks but was later removed.
The Ohio Country Journey
- In October 1770, George Washington, Dr. James Craik, and fellow soldiers traveled to the Ohio Country.
- They aimed to claim land promised to them by the British government for serving in the French and Indian War.
The Indian Prophecy
- A sachem (local chief) visited Washington and recalled his perspective on the Battle of Monongahela, fought 15 years earlier.
- The sachem was awed by Washington's seeming invincibility and prophesized that he would someday lead a powerful empire.
- According to Dr. Craik, the sachem said, "he will become the chief of nations, and a people yet unborn, will hail him as the father of a mighty empire!"
The Battle of Monongahela
- The battle took place on July 9, 1755.
- Washington fought in the battle, but no bullets harmed him.
- He took over command of the British army's attempt to retreat after Braddock was injured.
- Multiple shots were fired directly at Washington, but none touched him.
- He recalled to his mother, "I luckily escap'd with't a wound, tho' I had four Bullets through my Coat, and two Horses shot under me."
Significance of the Prophecy
- Many Americans believed the prophecy demonstrated how God providentially protected Washington to bring about the birth of the United States.
- The prophecy was seen as evidence that God was with the new nation, guiding Washington to victory against the British in the Revolutionary War and becoming the first president of the United States.
The Play and Its Impact
- George Washington Parke Custis wrote a play called The Indian Prophecy in 1827, which brought the story to the national consciousness.
- The play had Washington as its obvious hero and his encounter with the sachem as the climax.
- Later generations of Americans continued to refer to the prophecy to show how God guided the founding of the nation by watching over Washington throughout all his battles.
George Washington's Early Life
- Born on February 22
- Fought in the French and Indian War as a British officer
- Participated in the Battle of Monongahela on July 9, 1755, where he was outnumbered and outmaneuvered by the French and Indian warriors
- Warned General Edward Braddock about the dangers of fighting the Indians in a traditional open battle style, but was ignored
- Took command after Braddock was wounded and managed to save what was left of the army
The Prophecy
- After the Battle of Monongahela, Washington found four bullet holes in his coat, but no marks on his skin
- In a letter to his brother, he wrote about the experience, saying that "by the all-powerful dispensations of Providence, I have been protected beyond all human probability or expectation"
- In 1770, he met with the Indian chief who had fought against him in the battle, and the chief told him that he had tried to kill him but was stopped by a higher power
- The chief prophesied that Washington would become the chief of nations and that a people yet unborn would hail him as the founder of a mighty empire
The Vision
- In 1777, Washington had a vision at Valley Forge, where he saw a mysterious being who showed him three great perils that would come upon the Republic
- The being showed him a dark cloud that would envelop America, and he saw the American people fighting each other
- He then saw a bright angel with the word "Union" on his brow, who brought peace and unity to the nation
- The vision showed him three more perils, including a devastating war and a final triumphant victory for the United States
Washington's Faith
- Washington was a man of prayer and faith, and he believed that he was protected by Providence
- He continued to be a man of prayer throughout his life, and he credited his faith with his success
- In his first presidential address, he warned the nation that "the propitious smiles of heaven cannot be expected on a nation that disregards the eternal rules of order and right that heaven itself has ordained"
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