George Washington Timeline

  • Early Life

    Early Life
    The day Washington was born. He was born into a wealthy family on a lot of lands.
  • Early Life

    Early Life
    George Washington teaches himself all of the knowledge he needs to know. He does this without going to school
  • Early Life

    Early Life
    George Washington was ready to be an army leader. He had trained himself to be in an army or be a leader of one
  • Militray service

    Militray service
    Geroge Washington was appointed as county surveyor. The job as that is to track routes and stuff similar to that
  • Military Service

    Military Service
    George was sent in the battle of fort necessity. After this triggered the start of the French and Indian War
  • Military Service

    Military Service
    George Washington starts the French and Indian War which lasts until 1763. He is a military leader at this time but not the commander in chief yet
  • Views on Slavery

    Views on Slavery
    George Washington marries a widow named Martha. She owns a lot of lands and also multiple slaves
  • Military Service

    Military Service
    After winning the French and Indian War, George Washington was appointed commander in chief of the continental army. This happened during the American Revolutionary War.
  • Views on Slavery

    Views on Slavery
    After being around so many northerners, George’s view on slaves changed. He believes that they are a bad thing but doesn't do anything just yet
  • Political Career

    Political Career
    George Washington retires from being in the military and goes into a political career. At this point, he is very well known and liked.
  • Political Career

    Political Career
    After winning America's independence, George is the unanimous pick for US president. He is elected in 1788 and served two turns in all.
  • Political Career

    Political Career
    George Washington stops being president even though he could have been one a third time. This later becomes an amendment.
  • Political Career

    Political Career
    Some people even want George Washington to become a king. They admire him so much that people just want more.
  • Views on Slavery

    Views on Slavery
    George thinks about speaking up about how slavery is wrong but decides against it. He does not want to split America into 2 sides right after a big war
  • Views on Slavery

    Views on Slavery
    George Washington releases his slaves after he dies which is a good thing. It also makes him a bit of a hypocrite because he only releases them once he doesn't need them anymore
  • Legacy

    Legacy
    George Washington passes away from natural causes after living a long life. He lived to be 67 years old which was quite old back then.
  • Legacy

    Legacy
    The 2 term amendment finally came out after many presidents served 2 terms only. Very few presidents in the past have only served one term
  • Legacy

    Legacy
    George Washington was the first president of the united states and the presidential system still remains in America today. He was a very influential person in politics
  • Legacy

    Legacy
    George Washington helped free the US from England and now America still remains an independent country. Overall he was one of the best US presidents there ever was.