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George Washington
George Washington is an American hero. He played a leading role in the American Revolution, resided over the Constitutional Convention, and became America's first president. He is often referred to as the "father of the country."
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What were the names of Martha Custis's children?
George Washington Custis Lee never married, and had no children. He was the son of Robert E. Lee. The only children of Robert E. Lee and Mary Custis to marry and have children were their sons Rooney and Rob.
Why did George Washington fight?
Independence from taxation without representation for the 13 colonies
What contributions did George Washington make towards our country's history?
He was commander of American forces in the revolution, president to the constitutional convention, first president of the United States, VA planter, a third-degree Mason, and helped design Washington DC.
How wealthy is rothschild family?
Its estimated that the whole family itself is worth anywhere in the range of $1.5 billion according to Forbes top 100 richest people. This number is highly speculative since each generation waters down the traceable (real worth) of the Rothchilds. This family has been in the banking business for hundreds of years. To say that the entire family is worth 1.5 billion is questionable at best. To put things in perspective George Lucas has been making movies for thirty years and has been able to amass an individual net worth of 3.5 billion dollars. So in 261 years, all the wars, all the interest collected on these wars, they only have amassed 1.5 billion dollars? The real answer here as to the net worth of the Rothchild family is, we do not know. All we can do is guess.
Which US president had a foreign capital named after him?
None, but one foreign country, Liberia, has named its capital city oafter James Monroe.
Did George Washington do a surprise attack in Trenton on Christmas day?
He dropped his pants and did the wiggle
How did George Washington feel about Political Parties in the beginning?
He felt that having two parties would tear the nation apart
Who named the leader of the Continental Army?
The Second Continental Congress named George Washington as supreme commander of the Continental Army on June 15, 1775.
Where did Washington and his troops winter and train during the 1777-78 winter months?
Valley Forge, PA is where Washington spent a rough winter with his troops. They were quite short of supplies and good housing.
What was George Washington's major contribution while in office?
Washington was the first President of the US. The whole idea of electing a chief executive for a fixed term with clearly delimited powers was a truly radical concept. Washington created the role of President, defined the office and made it work. After 8 years, he happily yielded power to the new President.
Such was his biggest contribution in office.
President John Hanson was the Nations first President under the original United States Constitution that patriots fought and died for - the Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union.The term "President of the United States in Congress Assembled" under the nations first government is used today when the President of the United States of America is present with a full Congress. President Hanson never presided over the Continental Congress I or II - he presided as the Nations first President of the United States of America after the Continental Congress was dissolved on March 1, 1781. His duties as President were independent of the Congress as the Office of the President was created and spelled out in the Articles. The Office of the President of the United States never intended to be the "Executive Office of the President" that was created in 1939 or "commander-in-chief" of the US military, but these additions were added later in the second adopted constitution and after Washington was President with the EXOP in 1939. John Hanson was truly our Nation's first President of the United States of America.
Why was gorge Washington reluctant to lead continental army?
Actually, he wasn't reluctant . He had a uniform made and went to Congress in June of 1776. He told them he was the only one with war experience and they needed him. He cited his French and Indian war experiences as a British officer. The Congress accepted what he offered, but also warned him if he failed he would not be treated nicely by history.
What 2 reasons british were unprepared for battle of Trenton?
well because they fought on Christmas day adn the other reason was that they were sleeping in there houses
Who was george stephensons mother?
George Stephenson was a civil and mechanical engineer who was born in England in 1781. His parents were Robert and Mabel Stephenson.
How can you use the French and Indian War in a sentence?
In the war, Native Americans of which who did not move from the Ohio Valley had formed alliances with either the French or the British.
What were some of the difficulties the continental army faced during the fight for independence?
not enough food and weapons. many of the soldiers were dieing too
Commander of the continental army?
The commander of the Continental Army was George Washington. And That's why he became the 1st presidant of the united states.
What date did George Washington cross the Delaware River?
It was on Christmas Day 1776 that his army made this famous crossing to initiate the Battle of Trenton.
What us state did the Revolutionary War begin?
Massachusetts, home of the Battles of Lexington and Concord. Before the war it was home to the Boston Massacre and the Boston Tea Party. Of course, Massachusetts was only a British colony then, and it did not become a US state until more than twenty years later.
Why did Washington suspects the Germans to be off their guard at the battle of Trenton?
It was Christmas.
It was very cold.
Battles were usually done during the day.
What did George Washington do that made peanut farming a big business?
To my knowledge, "George Washington", our 1st President, had nothing at all to do with peanuts. However, "George Washington Carver", a black scientist of the first order, conducted many innovative research studies into the chemical makeup of peanuts; from his findings he was able to discover many new uses for that legume....cosmetology advanced greatly under his research, as did the actual production of the mighty peanut. Mr. Carver even made use of their shells.
How many different occupations did George Washington Carver have during his life?
He was a botanist and an inventor, to name a few.
