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birth
George Washington was born in Westmoreland County, Virginia -
Father Died
At the age of eleven, his father died and moved with his brother, Lawrence, to his farm, Mount Vernon. -
became a surveyor
In 1748, he became a surveyor of land. He helped measure and map new towns in Virginia. -
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Indian and French War
In the 1750s, Great Britain and France wanted the new land. France started to build forts and joined forces with local Indians.In 1763, Great Britain won the war. George proved to be a great fighter. -
married
In 1759, George Washington was married to Martha Custis. -
leader of the Continental Army
he was commander in Chief Continental Army. -
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American Revolution
The American Revolutionary War (1775–1783), also known as the American War of Independence, was a global war that began as a conflict between Great Britain and its Thirteen Colonies which declared independence as the United States of America. -
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In Office
He was president during this time. -
the Cabinet
On September 11, 1789, George Washington sent his first cabinet nomination to the Senate. Just minutes later, the Senate approved the appointment of Alexander Hamilton unanimously as the Secretary of the Treasury. -
death
George Washington died when he got sick after riding a horse. He was buried at Mount Vernon
