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Why did George Washington chop down his fathers cherry tree?

George Washington did not chop down a cherry tree or say "I can't tell a lie, Pa". This apocryphal story was created by Mason Locke Weems better known as Parson Weems in A History of the Life and Death, Virtues and Exploits of General George Washington.


Did George Washington make the tree branches?

George Washington did not chop down a cherry tree or say "I can't tell a lie, Pa". This apocryphal story was created by Mason Locke Weems better known as Parson Weems in A History of the Life and Death, Virtues and Exploits of General George 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.


When did George Washington cut down the cherry tree?

The story about George Washington cutting down his father's cherry tree, and then being unable to lie about it, has persisted throughout history. However, there is no evidence that this ever happened, and researchers have not been able to find any.


Why did the Pilgrims bring a jack with them to America?

to chop down wood to build homes for them

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