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George Washington's role in the Revolutionary War

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George Washington's role in the Revolutionary War

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George Washington was the General and Commander in chief of the continental army and played the leading military role in the American Revolution.  He wasn’t the best leader on the battlefield, but had the ability to keep the struggling colonial army together.  They were often without food, clothing or ammunition, but he was able to keep them motivated.  The battle of VAlley Forge was a major turning point.  It was where he transformed a battered Continental Army into a “unified, world-class fighting force” capable of beating the British.

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George's role in creating the Constitution.

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George's role in creating the Constitution.

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George Washignton served as a delegate to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia in 1787.  He presided over the convention, and his support was key to ratification of the newly proposed constitution.

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George Washington is elected the first President.

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George Washington is elected the first President.

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George Washington became the first president after the new Constitution was ratified.  The Electoral College unanimously elected him.

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George Washington set precedents as the first President.

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George Washington set precedents as the first President.

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George Washington set many precedents as the first president.  He set the precedent of a two term office.  It is also believed that he added the words “So help me God” when taking his oath of office.  He set the precedent of the inaugural address and the farewell address.

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- Born February 2, 1732 in Pope's Creek, Virginia.
- Mostly self-educated.
- Inherited slaves at the age of 11.
- Owned at least 577 enslaved people in his lifetime.
- 1st career was a surveyor.
- In 1754 he led a surprise attack on a small French force that later led to the Seven Years' war.
- Married to Martha Washington and had no children of his own.