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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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Who led the army in the Revolutionary War?
Depends what Battle you are talking about. When the war began, the American colonists did not have a regular army (also known as a "standing army"). Each colony had traditionally provided for its own defenses through the use of local militia. Continental army: Seeking to coordinate military efforts, the Continental Congress established (on paper) a regular army the Continental Army in June 1775, and appointed George Washington as commander-in-chief. The development of the Continental Army was always a work in progress, and Washington reluctantly augmented the regular troops with militia throughout the war. Conway Cabal, Newburgh Conspiracy, Charles Lee, William Smallwood, John Eager Howard, Daniel Brodhead, William Crawford, Edward Hand American militia: John Stark, William Whipple, Nicholas Herkimer Frontier: Daniel Boone, George Rogers Clark International leaders allied with the American Patriots: Johann de Kalb, Tadeusz Kociuszko, Francisco de Miranda, Kazimierz Puaski, Friedrich von Steuben, Gilbert du Motier- marquis de La Fayette, John Paul Jones
When did George III become king?
George III became King on October 25, 1760 when his father, George II died. His formal coronation was not until September 22, 1761. He was only 22 when he became King and he reigned for almost sixty years. Only Victoria was on the throne longer, for sixty-four years, though currently Elizabeth II, now ruling for fifty-six years, is closing in.
What was George Washington's tone when he wrote the declaration of independence?
In the Declaration of independence, Thomas Jefferson used a respectful tone in order for his point to get across. He had to do this because his audience would have been people in England that are a part of a high social class and were well respected.
What did Hamilton Smith invent?
Hamilton E. Smith of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania patented one of the first mechanical washing machines in 1858. There was a crank on the machine that turned the paddle inside which then pushed laundry through the water.
How many battles did George Washington win in the revolutionary war?
King George did not take part in any battles himself.
Was George Washington president before or after the revolutionary war?
George Washington was the first President of the United States. He became the leader of the country after the Treaty of Paris of 1783, gave the American Colonies their freedom from England.
George Washington is the only President of the United States to be elected unanimously. He served 2 terms in office (1789 to 1793, and 1793 to 1797).
How was George Washington involved in the Second Continental Congress?
== == George Washington was a delegate from Virginia. He worked to assure that the Congress would take a firm stand in favor of colonial liberties. He remained a member until the Congress chose him to command the new Continental Army.
What caused shortage of goods during the revolutionary war?
As the shortage of goods grew worse Americans also faced inflation. Inflation is a rise in the price of all goods. Because of inflation, people needed more money to buy the same amounts of goods and services.
English, soldiers were professional.
fought in any kind of weather.
the battles were smaller.
What was the rising sun chair and who sat in it?
George Washington sat in this chair while he presided over the Constitutional convention in Philadelphia in 1787. It was mentioned in James Madison's notes on the convention and can still be seen at Independence Hall in Philadelphia.
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What race was George Washington?
There was no U.S.A. when George Washington was born, so he may have been a British citizen at birth.
well the answer above is patially right he wasntconsidered a british citizen because he was born in the colonies he came, from Scottish decent, but he was considered a colonist
Why was George Washington friends with Paul Revere?
I am not sure about how close they were. They both were key figures in the revolutionary government and founding fathers of the new republic and worked together on several occasions. They had a mutual respect for each others devotion, dedication and abilities.
What did George Washington say when he crossed the Delaware?
The great scholar Lou Monte records that Washington was cold, hungry, and had no change of undergarments at the time when he crossed the Delaware river. Washington apparently had also been planning on courting the support of Italy at the time, and this is what he supposed said as he crossed: "Mme faccia 'nu fridd', e tengo 'na famm',
Mme faccia 'nu fridd', no tengo mo dann'.
What was George Washington's greatest achievement?
== == That's hard to say, he had such a remarkable life. In my opinion though his achievement as general in chief, winning the War for Independence despite all the strategic disadvantages he had was the greatest and most important. His later work as president of the Constitutional Convention and President of the United States and the historical precedents he established in twice relinquishing power when he could have held it, would not have happened had he not first won that war.
he believed that it didnt really matter. look for more sources stupid genius
Why did george washington decide to attack the british at yorktown?
Washington was not experienced in bombard-type battles and invasions (siege warfare). He instead went to General Rochambeau of the French Army for advice, and Rochambeau suggested that Yorktown was the better option as it was next to water (The Chesapeake Bay/ Atlantic). This was better as French ships could surround Yorktown and the land forces along with artillery could bombard the city by using fortified trenches. This was a more strategic option rather than attacking a fully armed and fortified New York City where General Clinton's forces took command. This option instead of attacking Yorktown would be disastrous and therefore cause the remaining American forces along with French forces to sustain many casualties.
Did George Washington speak with Napoleon?
No.
The age differences between George Washington and Napoleon Bonaparte made it impossible for them to speak to each other. Washington was way older than Napoleon. In fact when the American Revolution broke out in 1775, Napoleon was only 7 years old when Washington was in General in Command of the Continental Army. Even when George Washington was President of the United States in 1789, Napoleon was only 20 years old.
What did George Washington eat with his false teeth?
George Washington wore false teeth because he didn't have teeth but just a few left. George Washington wasn't also satisfy with his teeth either.
Who was George Washington's father's first wife?
Martha. MORE she was his one and only wife. The question asks as if he had more than one. He didn't .
How many died in the French and Indian Wars?
How many people died during the French And Indian War?
I think that 16800000 people died during the war.
Around 3000 to 15000 died not 16800000 however wrote that was clearly uneducated.
What were the grievances of the American troops who mutineed during the American Revolution?
The common soldier was underpaid (if paid at all), suffered in the cold, and died of sickness. During The Revolution, a small mutiny of soldiers took place in the New Jersey Line, involving two hundred men who defied their officers and started out for the state capital in Trenton. General George Washington, with 600 of his troops marched on the mutineers and surrounded and disarmed them. The tree ringleaders were put on trial immediately, in the field. One was pardoned, and two were shot by firing squads made up of their friends, who wept as they pulled the triggers. It was "an example," Washington said. Earlier that same year a similar mutiny took place. Afraid that the rebellion would spread to his own forces, Washington ordered General Anthony Wayne not to use force, but suggested Wayne gather a list of the soldiers' grievances. He then sent Knox rushing to New England on his horse to get three months' pay for the soldiers. And during The American Revolution, privates in the army earned $6.66 a month, while colonels earned $75.00 a month. FYI- I got all of this information from Howard Zinn's classic national bestseller book A Peoples History Of The United States 1492 - Present. He is a wonderful historian. I hope my information has helped.
How many slaves did George Washington own?
His 1759 marriage to the widow Martha Custis brought at least 85 more slaves to Mount Vernon, but these belonged to her family, and were referred to as "dower slaves". With his wife's wealth, he bought more land and slaves.
Washington paid taxes on 49 slaves in 1760, and on 135 slaves in 1774. [NOTE: These numbers do not include the "dowers".] His last recorded purchase of a slave was in 1772.
The 1786 Mount Vernon slave census lists 103 Washington slaves and 113 "dowers".
The 1799 Mount Vernon slave census lists 124 Washington slaves and 153 "dowers".
Washington freed his own slaves following his 1799 death through his will. The "dower slaves" were not freed, but inherited by Martha Washington's grandchildren following her 1802 death.
Source: http://www.ushistory.org/presidentshouse/slaves/numbers.htm
What gains did women make after the revolutionary war?
None. It won't be until the 1800's that women will be allowed to go to college. It wasn't unitl 1890 that the first woman was able to attend medical school. The rights for women has been a long hard struggle. Women didn't get the right to vote until 1920 with the 19th amendment. The first woman fighter pilot wasn't until the early 1990's and still we only have a few women in Congress. Women have been making strides in buisness, but there is only a handful of women CEO"S today.
