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A cherry tree
It is a story. He did not really cut down a tree.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 12y agoAccording to the well-known legend which was fabricated by one Parson Weems, Washington chopped down his father's prize cherry tree when he was a little boy and was given a little hatchet as a toy.
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∙ 15y agoit was a cherry tree!
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∙ 12y agoA cherry tree
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What kind of trees did George Washington chop down on his father's farm?
a cherry tree, however this story was likely fabricated to illustrate trustworthy qualities of President Washington.
What is the story of George Washington chopping down a cherry tree?
Reportedly, George Washington. The story of George Washington and the cherry tree first appeared in The Life of Washington by Parson Weems (1800) . He attributed it to an old lady who knew Washington when he was a boy. It is almost certainly a fable without any factual basis. (see the links for details on the story)Nonetheless, it has become part of American culture. So much so that hatchets are cherry branches are a widely recognized symbol for Washington's birthday.
What are characteristics that make George Washington a hero?
George Washington was nice, loyal, just, kind, and polite.
Why is George Washington kind?
because he was stupid
What kind of a scientist was George Washington Carver?
George Washington Carver was a good man. he treted people right and was very kind to other's.
What kind of child George Washington?
a normal child
What kind of government did George Washington rule?
democracy
What kind of president did George Washington want to be?
Your Excellency
What kind of music did George Washington Carver listen to?
George Washington Carver liked jazz a lot.
What kind of important events did George Washington have?
He was an agriculture chemist
What kind of tree did Washington cut down?
According to the legend that is told, George Washington had cut down a cherry tree when he was a young boy. The legend further went to say that he told his father what he did because he wasn't able to tell a lie.
What kind of scientific traits did George Washington Carver have?
he had hello kitty
