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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 are 2 challenges that george washington faced during the beginning of president?
One challenge faced by General George Washington at the start of the war was a lack of weapons.
Who did George Washington put in change of the government's economic policies?
George Washington put Alexander Hamilton in charge of economic polices.
Who was the first Republican president of the United States?
Abraham Lincoln was the first president who was a member of the modern Republican party. Some sources, particularly simplified charts, describe earlier presidents as being republican, but that was a different and not directly related party, which was formally called the Republican Democratic party. Thomas Jefferson, for example, is often cited as being the first Republican president, but he was, in fact, a Republican Democrat (which actually spawned a quasi-modern Democratic party).
Did George Washington create the national bank?
Yes, George Washington did approve the National Bank. The nation faced economic disaster from crushing Revolutionary War debt. Allegedly to help stabilize the economy, Alexander Hamilton, Secretary of the Treasury, proposed a national bank -- but Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson objected because he felt it would give the bank too much power, and that the federal government would be exceeding its mandate since none of the alleged benefits were necessary. After considering both arguments, Washington decided to establish the national bank.
Was George Washington in love with Sally Fairfax?
Yes, they were neightbors and they wrote letters to each other, but Sally was married.
What was George Washington education level?
He did not have an opportunity for much formal education, but he read a lot and learned a lot from his older half-brother, Lawrence, and George Washington was very good in mathematics. See the Related Link.
What are the names of Martha Custis's kids
The names of George Washington's children?
Martha's two children were by her first husband, Daniel Parke Custis.
John ("Jacky") was 4, and Martha ("Patsy") was 2 when Martha and George were married in 1759.
George and Martha raised Jacky and Patsy; Patsy died at age 17 and Jacky married Eleanor Calvert, and had four children. Two of Jacky's children were raised by George and Martha.
What was George Washington during the Revolutionary War?
Yes Washington was instrumental in the victory of the US in the War of Independence from Great Britain in the 1770s.
Yes, George Washington was a leader in the Revolutionary war, inwhich he won by encouraging his troops and inspiring them and encouraging them
What did Washington do for society?
George Washington was the leader of the US army and he led the 13 Colonies to freedom from the British. The was the first US President.
Did George Washington secure the west?
I am sure what you want to know, but I would say no. The northwest of the US under Washington was far from secure. The British still had forts there and the Indians often were at war with settlers and trappers who ventured into the area. The British armed them and still had hopes of regaining the area.
What major accomplishments did George Washington do?
He established the cabinet, and established cabinet meetings
Who was George Washington's hero in his childhood?
I don't know if it was in his childhood but I had picked out the name "Cato" for later use because I had read that was Washington's hero. I do not know who he was.
What advice did George Washington give the country when he retired from his presidency?
As a general, George Washington was a hero in the American Revolutionary War. He is an acclaimed person in much of the early history of America. He served two terms as the US's first president. One piece of advice he had for America was to steer clear of European alliances.
