Introduction: George Washington is known as the “Father of his country”, he was born in Westmorland County, Virginia on the day of 22 February 1732. At the age of 20 Washington served as a political leader, military general and stateman. During the Revolution George Washington was responsible for leading the military rebellion to break free from Britain. After Britain’s defeat George Washington established the United States. Shortly after establishing the United States Washington became the first president of the State. In 1799 George Washington died on his bed next to his wife and family. After his death he was known as the man who defeated Britain and secured Independence. (Mount.vernon.org)
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Washington established the United States and secured independence. He was also Commander-in-chief of the Continental army during the American Revolution. Washington’s army won few battles but consistently held their own against the British. In October 1781, with the help of the French, the Continental forces were able to capture British troops in the Battle of Yorktown. This action ended the Revolutionary war and Washington was declared a national hero. Washington was a great general and often led his army to victory, along with this Washington defeated the biggest British army with 1000 soldiers. Washington led the American army to many major victories, the most important of which were the Battle of Trenton and the Siege of …show more content…
Washington established the United States and secured independence. He was also Commander-in-chief of the Continental army during the American Revolution. Washington’s army won few battles but consistently held their own against the British. In October 1781, with the help of the French, the Continental forces were able to capture British troops in the Battle of Yorktown. This action ended the Revolutionary war and Washington was declared a national hero. Washington was a great general and often led his army to victory, along with this Washington defeated the biggest British army with 1000 soldiers. Washington led the American army to many major victories, the most important of which were the Battle of Trenton and the Siege of