George+Washington


 * George Washington **




 * Important Events and Ideas: **


 * He was, at first, opposed to the colonies declaring independence, but by 1767, had changed his mind
 * Was made colonel and joined British General Edward Braddock's army in Virginia in 1755
 * Less than 3 years after his retirement to Mount Vernon, he died of a throat infection in 1799


 * Did you know............ **


 * 1) His father died when he was 11. He was then made a ward of his half brother, Lawerence.
 * 2) When his brother died, he became head of the Washington land. His was only 20 and maintained 8,000 acres.
 * 3) He never lived in the White House


 * I wonder.......... **


 * If he was scared when he went into battle
 * Did he realize how important the title of 1st President of the United States of America was and would become
 * Did he ever think about becoming a great man in history


 * What I think about George Washington **


 * I think George Washington was a many of many talents. He not only could run a large farm, he could also lead an army of men into battle.
 * I think George Washington was a natural born leader. He could handle himself well from a very young age.


 * Connections **


 * Alexander Hamilton
 * Thomas Jefferson
 * James Madison


 * Websites **


 * [|www.whitehouse.gov/about/presidents/georgewashington]
 * [|www.biography.com]