George+Washington

"If Freedom of speech is taken away then the dumb and the silent may be led, like sheep to the slaughter"-George Washington (Brainyquotes). A wise man by the name of George Washington said this. He was a man of of many words, also very courageous. He was very important to he history of the U.S. Leading the U.S. through battles and winning them because of his brilliance of the on the battlefield(U.S. Department of Defense Information). There will never be anyone else like this man serving his country.
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=**Personal Background**= George Washington was born on February 22, 1732 in Westmoreland Virginia and died on December 14 1799 in Mount View Virginia (Burnstein). Washington came from the most important southern colonies (U.S. Department of Defense Information).George Washington was a born soldier. Since childhood he had a dream of being a soldier (Crowley). As he grew up his father died at the age of eleven. As a teen he held big responsibilities for his age (Novak). As he proceeded with life he became a farmer, farming tobacco. Later on giving up on tobacco he began to farm wheat (Countryman). George was very passionate for his country; he later on became a soldier. As a Lieutenant, him and his men fired the first shots in the 7-year war. Then he was married to Martha Curtis one if the wealthiest women in Virginia (Crowley). He then became Commander of the continental army, winning America’s independence from Britain. After, Washington’s service in the army he became president of the U.S. He Built America on his rules, and also giving it its name (U.S. Department of Defense Information). Washington is known for being one of America’s greatest presidents.

=Personality Traits= George Washington wasn’t a very special person, but he sure loved being a soldier. George had the mentality of a soldier on and off the battlefield. He was very patriotic to his country, that he loved (Crowley). He was also very ambitious for himself and his country. Washington was a very honorable man treated with respect from others. Washington was also a incredibly hard working man, since the age of 15 and after (Countryman). Washington was also a great thinker on the battlefield, that's why he won many wars during his life time. No one was like Washington he was a interesting president, way different then other presidents. He was also very trust worthy in other words very honest (Burnstein). Washington was also very experienced in war he was practically made for war. He was also very confident, through all his all his victories in his time of presidency. He was also born to be leader, his experience as a great soldier helped him through this (U.S. Department of Defensive Information). Washington was also a man who used common sense to solve many of his problems. All of his accomplishments didn't mean he actually was actually good in school, Washington was very poorly educated. Washington didn't fear many things, but what he feared most was failure (Novak).

=**Obstacles**=

George Washington has been through a lot in his lifetime. One event, is that he was involved in the 7 year war. Another, obstacle would be the revolutionary

war, the biggest wars in the U.S (Crowley). Washington also had to abandon his continental army it wasn't easy for him, to leave his army. War wasn't his only obstacle

challenge he had to face in his lifetime. His father died, when Jorge was only eleven leaving him with big responsibilities (Countryman). Washington also fought for America's independence, he was very loyal to his country. He fought in wars to protect his country, one example is the French and Indian war.He also battled health problems such as sickness and disappointment (Burnstein). Washington was made to command armies and win wars but that wasn't easy. His army was a mix of soldiers with little to no experience in war. He also had a lack of experience in European warfare, meaning he didn't really know how to combat Britain in war very well (U.S Department of Defensive Information). One of

his other major responsibilities as a young man would be a surveyor for Virginia at the age of 17. He also lead the continental army to fight Great Britain for independence of America. But, through all the obstacles Washington's been through, he had to fight stress. The stress through him off balance of his duties (Novak).

=**Historical Significances**= Washington was recognized for what he did for his country.Washington played a important role in the Revolutionary war. He was the army's colonel who was meant to lead. As colonel Washington used his quick thinking to win the war. After the America won independence from Britain, Washington presided in the Constitutional Convention (Crowley).

After all was over Washington was was done was his wars. The French and Indian war, and the revolutionary war helping America win it's independence. Washington was elected to be America's First President. Due to his really strong honorable figure and patriotism, he was perfect for the spot. Washington set 2 vital precedents for the relationship of military power to civilian authority in the United States. He mastered Lincoln's mastery of English prose, but warned himself on not to be ambitious (Countryman). Washington was a soldier who went through long wars, and established the U.S. His example assured people not so much of military prowess as of humanistic virtues, for what defined America's promise was everything that this man was deemed to be. Washington accorded to America its moral identity (Bernstein). Washington's military experience was greater than any American. Thus leading him to be the most important of the southern colonies (U.S. Department of Defense Information). Washington knew every task he took was a was too big for him. Surveying and leading in wars were 2 main events. Washington overcame these tasks with his knowledge and common sense (Novak). Washington was a very important person in U.S. He inspired others by his strength and courage in wars. He was a mastermind in war and one of the best presidents that can't be replaced. Washington overcame many obstacles, due to his quick thinking and common sense. He left a legacy that cant be followed, because of how great he was. All these details are what makes George Washington 1 of America's greatest heroes (Novak).

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