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Early Life
He was born into a wealthy farming family in Virginia. -
Early Life
He entered public service at the young age of 17, becoming a government surveyor. -
Military Service
He joined the colonial militia, or volunteer army. -
Military Service
A small battle, French and Indian war. -
Political Career
He was selected as a representative of the house of Virginia -
Early Life
He married a woman, Martha Dandridge Custis. -
Military Service
England’s parliament passed the Sugar Act, Stamp Act, and Townshend Acts -
Views on Slavery
Before the Revolutionary war, Washing agreed with slavery. -
Military Service
He was selected as the commander in Chief of the Continental Army. -
Views on Slavery
After the Revolutionary war, Washington asked people about slavery was correct or wrong. -
Political Career
He was selected as the first president of the United States. -
Legacy
He made the issue a proclamation for a public day of thanksgiving. -
Lagacy
He signed the copyright act of 1790 into law. -
Legacy
George Washington was the first president to use the Veto too. -
Political Career
He resigned from the presidency. -
Views on Slavery
He wrote the will 6months before he died. The story of what he wrote was the slaveries will get free after her wife dies. -
Legacy
George Washington resigned after 8 years of service. Which set the 22nd amendment.
