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As his family owned a plantation, Washington was born to slave owners. (since 1732) -
Washington grew up in Pope’s Creek, Virginia as the third son of a plantation owner. He had three brothers and two sisters. -
George Washington’s first job was a surveyor. -
Washington joined the militia in February 1753 when he was 21 years old. -
Washington was a very important person in the French and Indian War. He began as a spy and volunteered in many battles. -
Washington was elected to the House of Burgesses when he was 26 years old. -
Washington married Martha Dandridge Custis in 1759. -
Washington thought slavery was a bad labor system for Mount Vernon. (1770s) -
Washington was appointed the first Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army in the Battles of Lexington and Concord. -
During the Siege of Yorktown, Washington made his final command to block Cornwallis's escape, which led to America’s victory. -
Washington played an important role as the general who won the American Revolutionary War. -
Washington wanted to abolish slavery, but he also thought abolishing slavery would make disputes in the country. -
As the first president, Washington appointed the whole supreme court after the Judiciary Act passed. -
Washington was elected the first president of America. He was the unanimous choice for president of the Constitutional Convention. -
Washington was responsible for the ratification of the Bill of Rights.(Oct 2,1789 ~ Dec 15, 1791) -
Washington issued the Proclamation of Neutrality, which urged Americans to be neutral with neighboring countries. -
Washington left the Farewell Address, which is an important document for America today. -
Washington served two consecutive terms as the president of the United States of America. -
Washington wrote in his will that his slaves should be freed when his wife died.