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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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Name the two presidents who ran unopposed?
George Washington ran unopposed, but others received electoral votes anyway. James Monroe ran unopposed for reelection (2nd term in 1820).
monroe's 2nd term
Yes, without doubt
What type of tree did George Washington cut down as a kid?
The usual story is that it was a cherry tree. However, there's no real evidence that it ever actually happened; it was almost certainly made up afterward.
How does George Washington compare to Simon bolivar?
bolivar fought for independence in the Spanish colonies of south America and Washington did the same for British colonies in north America
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Washington had a lot of money. Simon Bolivar had a lot of money, but used most of the money in the Battle of Boyaca.
Why was George Washington becoming president important?
He was the right person at this moment in US History for such a task.
How did geography help the patriots win the American revolution?
It helped because the colonists knew the land and when the Americans were in the woods they suffered less losses that when in a plain. Also George Washington could never be pinned down when he was on the mainland.
Why was Washington unanimously elected as the US first president?
Because only a few people voted. The majority of the country was used to the idea of having a king...they were not entirely educated in the new democracy, and the men who were involved with creating the revolution decided upon Washington to be the first president.
Did Dinah Washington have any kids?
Per Nadine Chodas's book written in 2004 called Queen, Dinah Wahsington had two children. Their names are: George Kenneth Jenkins, by her second husband, and Robert "Bobby" Grayson Jr. her third husband.
Is George Washington a nationalist?
George Washington supported nationalism. He was among the people known as Federalists, who were all in favor of a strong national government as opposed to a weaker one.
George Washington fought the british for independence?
George Washington was the American leader who led the country to independence.
Where was George Washington sent on a mission to in 1753?
He Sent him to the Ohio valley to fight the French.
What were the major accomplishments of the Washington Administration?
-they remained neutral, preventing expensive wars
-federal court system was created
-bill of rights was added to the constitution
-establish precedents
What personal servent was freed when George Washington died?
William was the name of the slave the Washington freed in his will.
Evidence that Washington supported the idea that the President should not be all-powerful?
create a cabinet so no president can have more power
