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Christopher Tsoi

15/02/2012

period 4Leaders name: George Washington

Human happiness and moral duty are inseparably connected.


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Historical Background

Belvior

Passion of farming

Commander in chief of the Continental Army In 1789, he was elected as the nations first

president.

"George Washington Biography : The Colonial Williamsburg Official History Site." Colonial Williamsburg Official History Site.Web. 10 Feb. 2012. .

"A Brief Biography of George Washington | George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens." George Washington's

Mount Vernon Estate, Museum & Gardens. Web. 10 Feb. 2012. .


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Biographical Information

Born February 22, 1732, in Westmoreland

Country

Lived with his half-brother Lawrence

Spent most of his youth on Ferry Farm

Became a surveyor on the Virginia frontier when

17

"George Washington Biography : The Colonial Williamsburg Official History Site." Colonial Williamsburg Official History Site.Web. 10 Feb. 2012. .

"A Brief Biography of George Washington | George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens." George Washington's

Mount Vernon Estate, Museum & Gardens. Web. 10 Feb. 2012. .


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Influence on the world

Father of his country

Victories

Established a union of the states under astrong central government and the

Constitution of the United States.

Created three branches of government

George Washington's Influence. He was one of the most influential revolutionary leaders of his time and earned the tile "Father of His Country"..(2003, April 05). In WriteWork.com. Retrieved 13:59, February 10, 2012, from http://www.writework.com/essay/george-washington-s-influence-

he-one-most-influential-revo

"American President: George Washington: Impact and Legacy." Miller Center. Web. 10 Feb. 2012..


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Famous Quotes

1. Nothing is a greater stranger to my breast, or a sin that

my soul more abhors, than that black and detestable one,

ingratitude.

GEORGE WASHINGTON, letter to Governor Dinwiddie, May 29, 1754

2. There is a Destiny which has the control of our actions, not

to be resisted by the strongest efforts of Human Nature.

GEORGE WASHINGTON, letter to Mrs. George William Fairfax, Sep. 12, 1758


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Photos

The Earliest Known Portrait of George

Washington (Artist - Charles Willson Peale)


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George Washington Portrait by Charles

Willson Peale


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George Washington as President by Gilbert

Stuart


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George Washington on the Farm


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George Washington in Battle


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Picture ofPresident George Washington


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Works Cited

1."George Washington Biography : The Colonial Williamsburg Official History Site."

Colonial Williamsburg Official History Site. Web. 10 Feb. 2012.

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2."A Brief Biography of George Washington | George Washington's Mount Vernon

Estate and Gardens." George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate, Museum & Gardens.

Web. 10 Feb. 2012. .

3."George Washington Biography : The Colonial Williamsburg Official History Site."

Colonial Williamsburg Official History Site. Web. 10 Feb. 2012.

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4."A Brief Biography of George Washington | George Washington's Mount VernonEstate and Gardens." George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate, Museum & Gardens.

Web. 10 Feb. 2012. .


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5. George Washington's Influence. He was one of the most influential revolutionary

leaders of his time and earned the tile "Father of His Country".. (2003, April 05). In

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http://www.writework.com/essay/george-washington-s-influence-he-one-most-influential-revo

6."American President: George Washington: Impact and Legacy." Miller Center. Web.

10 Feb. 2012. .

7. "George Washington as President: Foreign Affairs & Domestic Concerns During the

First Presidency | Suite101.com." Michael Streich | Suite101.com. Web. 13 Feb.

2012. .

8. "Great Speeches Collection: George Washington Speech - Preventing the Revolt of

His Officers." The History Place. Web. 13 Feb. 2012.

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