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    George Washington was one of the best presidents in my Opinion. The reason i say that is because he did not want to go to war. George Washington was born on February 22‚ 1732‚ in Westmoreland County‚ Virginia. George Washington was president in the year of 1789 To 1797. Who is George Washington? George Washington was the best person in my opinion. In his presidency ‚life‚ and death. His presidency was like all but it was different. Before he became president he served as a burgess for 15 years

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    George Washington Born in the thirteen new colonies on February 22‚ 1732‚ George Washington spent his childhood days as an explorer. When bored‚ George would often survey the land of his father for fun. He had yet to become one of the biggest figures in american history‚ and the father of our nation. He had no idea he would become one of America’s greatest heroes‚ He was just a kid. George Washington had one of the most important and interesting lives ever‚ and I plan to prove that to you. Much

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    the battle. However‚ on seeing the mightiness of invading army led by George Washington‚ redcoats disintegrated and retreated. Washington had mounted an American flag on his dodge challenger. The commercial ends with its slogan that‚ “Here’s a couple of things America got right; Cars and Freedom.” American Revolution remains to be an essential part of American history because it led to the independence of America. George Washington was the commander of the army that fought off the colonists and gained

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    Congress Drafts George Washington • George Washington had never risen above the rank of a colonel in the militia • Lost more battles than he had won • Had outstanding leadership‚ he radiated patience‚ courage‚ self-discipline‚ and a sense of justice • Congress wanted a commander from Virginia ‚ the largest and most populous colony • Could be counted on by his peers to check "the excesses of the masses". Bunker Hill and Hessian Hirelings • Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold surprised and captured

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    United States‚ George Washington was greatly influential in shaping the government to be the one we have today. Prior to his political career‚ Washington began as a soldier in the French and Indian War‚ where he was rewarded with the rank of colonel for leading a poorly trained army of 150 men to defeat a French force and kill a French minister. However‚ Washington resented the Royal government’s lack of respect for colonial leaders and resigned. After his resignation‚ Washington displayed strong

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    George Washington was the main reason why America is independent today. Considering his impact on the independence of America‚ leading the colonial and continental army and making the first pushes to Americas Independence. He impacted both the French and Indian war and the American Revolution under his leadership‚ with the help of the many founding fathers of America‚ who also helped change it in many different ways including the Declaration of Independence which pushed the idea of a Independent

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    George Washington Carver was a clever man with big dreams and the intention of pursuing them. He is known to many as “The Peanut Man” for his extensive work on peanuts. During his lifetime‚ Carver discovered over 300 uses of the peanut as well as sweet potatoes. What many do not realize is the difficulty Carver faced during his career. Many people‚ schools‚ and places he visited rejected him simply because of his race. Due to this racial prejudice‚ Carver had a very hard time getting his inventions

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    George Washington helped to form the foundation of the United States through his emphasis on organizing the new government‚ pulling the country out of heavy debt‚ and obtaining a better relationship with Great Britain. George Washington was the first president of the United States. He was born in Westmoreland County‚ Virginia in 1732. Washington served as a general and commander-in-chief of the colonial armies during the American Revolution‚ and later became the first president of the United States

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    Period 4 11/4/12 George Washington was the first president of the United States and was a great leader for America. He got rid of the monarchy and led the colonists to freedom. Due to his accomplishments‚ Americans admired and looked up to George Washington. They felt if he led us through the war that it would be best if he could lead us as a President. President Washington was very successful in his two terms in presidency. George Washington ended the Whiskey Rebellion by leading the army himself

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    and a spirit of a lion he kept striving to achieve great things. His name was George Washington Carver‚ a slave‚ a boy‚ and most notably an agricultural chemist. Life in 1864 didn’t start out all that well for little George. George’s momma‚ Mary was a slave owned by Moses Carver. In 1861 George became an orphan after his momma Mary and he were taken from their owners by a group of rogue bushwhackers. A sick frail George was returned to the family‚ and Mary was never found. There was not any hope of

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