George Washington Paper June 9‚ 2013 From the late 1600s to the 1800s‚ many great leaders and influential people have shaped America to make it what it is today. All the great generals‚ presidents‚ and even inventors all played a major role‚ each contributing something significant to society. The most important person‚ however‚ the man who contributed the most to society‚ was the first president‚ George Washington. George Washington was the most influential person in history because he was a great
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What was the main cause of the American Revolution? The American Revolution was caused by the unique nature of the American Colonists and their society in contrast to their relationship with the English Government and peoples. Life in America was not a life of leisure. American colonists had worked hard to cultivate their lands and develop their towns and cities. Rural life in the American colonies consisted not only of farmers but tradesmen also prospered. (Handlin. 24) By 1763‚ the American
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George Washington In my opinion I believe that Washington handled Americas domestic and foreign problems very well during the time of his presidency. Whenever there was a problem Washington had a good way of finding solution for whatever problem was presented to him. The neutrality proclamation was a very big one‚ as was the whiskey rebellion. During the time Washington was in office‚ many great plans and treaties were developed and put into use. The thing that tested Washington the most was the
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The American Revolution can be tied to a litany of well-known historical events‚ such as the Proclamation of 1763‚ the Stamp Act‚ Boston Massacre‚ Boston Tea Party‚ the First and Second Continental Congresses but these are just that events and not factors. When you break the revolution down to its simplest form the two most important factors were money and distance. As with every conflict going back to the first instance there was a currency to spend if you follow the money you will find your reason
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George Washington: American Hero George Washington was a great guy and a great leader. But what do you really know about him? About his childhood and about his life. But did George’s childhood affect his biggest accomplishments and failures? Little is known about his childhood. That’s why people make up stories to fill in the dark spots. Like how he chopped down a cherry tree then confessed to it. He was homeschooled from age 7 to 15. But he studied with a local church. And became a schoolmaster
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Even with both the English and the Americans willing to compromise and make deals‚ it would have been very hard to prevent the War for independence. The American enlightenment‚ however‚ could have been stopped. A large majority of Americans wanted independence from England mainly because of the way they were being ruled. Of the Americans that wanted to break away were from many backgrounds‚ they came from all over the social ladder and from all over the world. If they didn’t all come together to
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The American Revolution was Inevitable‚ because the British are constant taxing the Americans and the reason for the settlement meant to lead Revolution. From the very beginning‚ when the first separatist stepped on the New Land‚ he was looking forward to have a new life and a new start on this new land. The whole purpose for the New England colony is to change the way they lived in the old England. Also for the South colony‚ maybe at the very beginning‚ they came for an economy reason‚ more
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What is a revolution? According to the online dictionary‚ a revolution is “an overthrow or repudiation and the thorough replacement of an established government or political system by the people governed.” Knowing this we can ask ourselves what were the colonist goals whenever they started the rebellions and protests? Did they start out wanting to completely overthrow their government? Not knowing every colonist’s thoughts makes it hard to have a set yes or no if the latter was what was planned.
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George Washington George Washington was a man that will never be forgotten in the American history. Many American people see his face almost everyday without even knowing it. His face is on the One Dollar Bill and the quarter. George Washington’s name is just about everywhere‚ it’s in schools‚ towns‚ counties‚ states and even the capitol. He deserves this praise because he was a loyal man that helped form America. He was also very brave and intelligent and could stay under control in tough situations
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Martha Washington Martha was born on June 2‚ 1731 on a plantation in New Kent County‚ Virginia‚ near Williamsburg. She was the oldest child of Frances and John Dandridge‚ wealthy landowners. She was a kind and curious person. Her father made sure she received an education. Her mother made sure she had the skills to run a household. She grew up knowing the ways of high society in eighteenth century Virginia. All of these skills helped her when she became the nation’s first
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