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George Washington is appointed as a surveyor.
George Washington is appointed as a surveyor for the county Culpeper after the end of his formal education. This was what he was forced to do after being denied from going into the army by his mother. He saved and appointed himself in the gentry through this job. He bought unclaimed land with this money also. -
George Washington is sent to Ohio River Valley.
At 21 years old, George Washington was sent to the Ohio River Valley with a message telling the French to quit the territory that was claimed by Britain. He arrived and found out that the French planned to advance and he rushed back to Virginia to report. This event is important because it is at the beginning of Washington's military career, it led to the first battle of the French and Indian war, and showed that Washington was capable. -
George Washington marries widow Martha Dandridge Custis.
Washington marries a wealthy widow named Martha Custis. While the marriage was childless, he helped raise children from the previous marriage. This is important because as his wife, Martha was an mportant advisor and gave insight on how to react in situations. -
George Washington is appointed commander of the Continental Army.
Geroge Washington is placed as general and commander-in-cheif of the Continental army for the war to come. This gave Washington a ton of responsibility and showed how much the colonies needed him. This is also important because it leads to him being elected as the first president after he led his side to victory. -
British surrender at Yorktown.
George Washington sets up strategy with his allied forces to trap Cornwallis in Yorktown and force him to surrender, a major blow to Britain in the Revolutionary War. Washington instructs Marquis de Lafayette to block escape by land and the French naval fleet blocked support from over seas. This allowed Washington to trap and force surrender from General Cornwallis. This shows the maturity and level of thinking that George Washington has and is playing out. -
England officially declares an end of hostilities in America.
The end of hostilities meant that Washington could resign and take a break from his leading position of America for the while. Washington was actually happy to get back to his house and continue farming. His happiness was forced to be paused by his nation calling out for his help yet again. -
George Washington resigns his commision as commander-in-chief.
George Washington resigns as the commander of the army and goes back to his home, Mount Vernon. This is a great example of how done he was with politics but perservered for the good of the nation. George was content with spending the rest of his days at his home but was eventually called back. -
George Washington is elected president of United States.
George is unanimously voted into officve as the first president of the United States. This is the only time that the voting for a president has been unanimous. It is very easy, though, to see the appeal of Mr. Washington. He just led the colonies to victory and won their freeedom. This event is important because it shows how dedicated Washington was to his country and helping its people. -
George Washington puts an end to the Whiskey Rebellion.
The Whiskey Rebellion was a result of the excise tax put on distilled spirits. This tax eventually led to riots such as the one in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They set fire to the home of the tax collector of that area. In response, Washington gathered a militia of 12,950 men and led them himself towards western Pennsylvania. This caused the riot to stop and showed how much knowledge and control Washington had over his country and people. -
George Washington is reappointed as the commander of the army.
George is reinstated as the commander of the new U.S. army as a warning to France with which war seemed imminent with. This is just a year before his death and shows how much power and respect his name held. Also, it shows that he was the best the U.S. had and was very important.
