George Washington Timeline for Amy Queen's American History Class Created By Jacob Perry With 15+ Events Contained in This Timeline - Includes Pictures
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George Washington is Born
George Washington is born in Popes Creek, Virginia fathered by Augustine Washington and his second wife Mary Ball -
Georges Formal Education Ends
George’s father, dies. George Washington is only 11 years old when this happens. Although George Washington is the eldest child of his home, his father leaves most of his property to his sons from his first marriage. Following the death of his father, George Washington’s formal education ends and George Washington inherits 10 slaves from his father’s estate. -
George Washington becomes a Land Surveyor
At the young age of 17 year old, George Washington is appointed county surveyor of the frontier county of Culpeper. -
George Washington & 150 Start Combat with French over Land
Governor Robert Dinwiddie sends Major George Washington to the Ohio Valley to give a message to the French, demanding that they leave the area. Washington and 150 soldiers to the Ohio Valley to fight for Virginia’s claim of the land. Washington’s men engaged in a combative confrontation with the French soldiers. Following this combat, Washington and his men retreated to Fort Necessity, where Washington was forced to surrender. This failed campaign also sparked the French and Indian War. -
George Washington is Given Command of Virginia Military
During a battle between the French and the British at Monongahela River, Washington exhibited great courage and leadership. He later received promotion and was given command over the entire military force of Virginia. -
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George Washington In House Of Burgesses
George Washington won election in 1758 and represented Frederick County until 1761. That year he ran in Fairfax County, winning a seat which he would retain until 1775. -
George Marries Martha Custis
On January 6, 1759, George Washington married Martha Dandridge Custis who was a native of the Tidewater region of Virginia, Martha Custis was a young widow who had inherited an large sum of wealth after the passing of her first husband, Daniel Custis. Following their marriage, they moved to Mount Vernon. -
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George Becomes A Farmer
While expanding his home at Mount Vernon, George becomes a gentleman farmer practicing tons of techniques for farming. -
George Washington is Appointed General of the Continental Army
The Second Continental Congress, directed that one of its own constituents, George Washington, take command of the newly designated Continental Army. Washington had the most military experience amongst the Congressional delegates. -
George Washington Resigns his Commision
Following the end of the American Revolution, Washington addressed Congress in Annapolis and resigned his commission. Washington gave the power back to the people by doing this and was declared a hero around the world. -
George Washington becomes President
Washington is unanimously elected president of what is now known as the Constitutional Convention. -
George Washington elected President
George Washington is unanimously elected as first President of the United States with no opposing candidates. -
George Washington Begins Second Term
Washington Take Over His second term as President of The United States with again, no opposers. -
Washington Refuses his Third Term
Refusing a third term, Washington retired from the presidency and all public life. By leaving office after two terms, Washington set a precedent that has been held to by most of the American presidents who followed him. He returns to Mount Vernon and enjoys a peaceful retirement. -
Washington Dies
George Washington passed away due to a throat infection called epiglottitis in his bedroom at Mount Vernon. He was surrounded by close friends and his loving wife Martha.
