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George Washington: His Rise to Presidency

By vwilliams
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    George Washington is born

    He is born in Virginia
  • French and Indian War begins

    French and Indian War begins

    Washington fights as British Officer. Gaining experience as a leader
  • George gets married to Martha

    George gets married to Martha

    Martha was a huge source of inspiration
  • The Revolutionary War Begins

    The Revolutionary War Begins

    Washington fights for America
  • The Revolutionary War ends

    The Revolutionary War ends

    The Americans won. Earning their freedom from British control
  • Washington leads the Constitutional Convention

    Washington leads the Constitutional Convention

    Here the first U.S Constitution is written. This is the government we see today forming
  • Washington is elected President

    Washington is elected President

    George Washington did not want to become President. Does this make any sense?
  • Washington is Elected President for a second term

    Washington is Elected President for a second term

    He wanted to retire with Martha, but he was such a prominent figure in this new government
  • Jay Treaty is negotiated

    Jay Treaty is negotiated

    Washington chooses a path of neutrality for the U.S. The Jay treaty clears up issues with Britain
  • The first political parties are forming

    The first political parties are forming

    The federalist and anti federalist are developing. These later set the precedent for political parties in the United States
  • Washington's Presidency is over

    Washington's Presidency is over

    Washington retires to Mount Vernon. John Adams is elected second President of the United States