George Washington

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      Background Information

                 George Washington was born on February 22, 1732, and he lived in Westmoreland County, Virginia. George Washington was born in a mildly prosperous Virginia farming family in 1732. His dad died when he was eleven years old. His mom Mary struggled to hold their home together with the help of her two sons from her previous marriage. 

                                                                  Accomplishments

              He was a great general in the victory of the revolutionary war.  He was a brave, courageous, and a great general. Helped us win the United States of Americas freedom.

                                     Key Events Timeline

- February 22,1732- George Washington was born

- 1748-Surveys Land in Shenandoah Valley, Virginia, with William Fairfax

- 1753-Warned French to leave fort Duquesne

- 1754-Fought French over control of the Ohio River Valley

-1755-Rescued Braddock's troops

-1759-Married Martha Danridge Custis

-1799- George Washington died

                                             The Importance of this Patriot

                                He was a great general in the Revolutionary war leading us to our freedom. 

                                                                 Quotes

               "True religion affords to government its surest support". 

Sources

http://elementary.nettrekker.com/isearch/index.epl?ctgry_id=E0&keyword=George%20Washington&start=19&keepchecks=yes 

http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/biographies/washington/timeline.html

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