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1**George Washington** 2.**What I already know** Who-George Washington What-Was first president and war hero Where-Born Westmoreland County, Va. When-Born on 2/22/1732 died 14/12/1799 Why-Why was he such a good leader,I think it is because he was raised with good morals How-George Washington was a war hero and that helped him become the first president Who-Who were the role modles in his life What-What were his goals Where-Where was he raised Why-Why was george washington such a good leader How-How did he live his life before he was president Who-I'll ask Ms.Horn Ms.Brem for help locating information What-Expert websites, databasaes,encyclopedias,books,textbooks When-During class or after class if needed Where-The CTMS and public libray How-I'll use my thesis statement and research questionsto figure out what to look for and what to take notes on Key words for searching-"George Washinton" "george washingtons childhood"
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George Washington influenced the american revolution by being such a great leader of politics and war."George Washington, is often referred to as the Father of Our Country. He was known for his love of the land and farming, and his dislike of war. He was a distinguished general and commander in chief of the colonial armies in the American Revolution."He helped shape the style of government we have today.

George Washington even as a young child was hard working and honest."Little is known of George Washington's early childhood, spent largely on the Ferry Farm on the Rappahannock River, opposite Fredericksburg , Virginia. Mason L. Weems's stories of the hatchet and cherry tree and of young Washington's repugnance to fighting are apocryphal efforts to fill a manifest gap ".(Washington, George)"  Washington's  father, Augustine Washington, had gone to school in England, had tasted seafaring life, and then settled down to manage his growing Virginia estates. His mother was Mary Ball, whom Augustine, a widower , had married early the previous year. Washington's paternal lineage had some distinction; an early forebear was described as a gentleman , Henry VIII later gave the family lands, and its members held various offices. But family fortunes fell with the Puritan revolution in England, and John Washington, grandfather of Augustine, migrated in 1657 to Virginia ."

George washington was the first and one of the greatest presidents to serve.General Washington was the unanimus choice of the electors, with John Adams of Massachusetts selected as his Vice-President.the new congresswas assembled in New York ,which for the time being would serve as the nations capital,to wait his arrival.,"Nevertheless, the weakness of the government created by the Articles of Confederation concerned Washington and, in 1786, Shays' Rebellion alarmed him. He reluctantly accepted a seat in the federal convention and election to its presidency. His unanimous election as the first president of the United States was certain before the Constitution was even adopted and, again, he accepted with reluctance."(George Washington Biography)George Washington was also a great military commander and made great decissions."He realized early that the best strategy was to harass the British. He reported to Congress, "we should on all Occasions avoid a general Action, or put anything to the Risque, unless compelled by a necessity, into which we ought never to be drawn." Ensuing battles saw him fall back slowly, then strike unexpectedly. Finally in 1781 with the aid of French allies--he forced the surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown" (George Washington)

George Washington did everything right and was a kind man"He presided over America's Constitutional Convention. His presence lent decisive significance to the document drafted there, which continues in force in the twenty-first century as the oldest written constitution in the world. From 1789-1796, he held the highest office in the land as the first president of the United States of America under this constitution. The office of president had in fact been designed with his virtues in mind."(George Washington)George Washington once said."it is not for man to scan the wisdom of Providence. The best he can do, is to submit to its decrees. Reason, religion & Philosophy, teaches us [insert: to do] this, but 'tis time alone that can ameliorate the pangs of humanity, & soften its woes."(Rediscovering George washington)

George Washington set a example for our governmentand he is the basis for other presidents. The pre-eminent positions that he held, the unrivalled honors he received, can only hint at the greatness of Washington. They are rays cast by the light of his greatness itself, the qualities of mind and character that shone brilliantly in all these positions and fully deserved all these honors”and more. The three sections here introduce readers to Washington's greatness, call attention to some of his most striking qualities of mind and character, and suggest the significance of this great man for our generation, and for every generation, of Americans.(Rediscovering George washington)