Rayn Fawzan Carlson (Period 3) ELA 8 March 17, 2023 Introduction to George Washington George Washington shaped the United States that we live in today. He was an essential leader at the beginning of our country. He was Commander and Chief of the continental forces, a delegate in both the 1st and 2nd Continental Congress and the Constitutional Convention, set up a government under the Constitution, served two terms as our First President, and he also defined much of our political and economic ways. Washington fought in the French and Indian War and the American Revolution. He overcame many obstacles such as supply shortages and the British. George Washington had a significant impact on the American Revolution due to his amazing leadership. …show more content…
One big issue was his military. Most of the continental army was farmers. Farmers. Some of them had never picked up weapons before. They were also undisciplined and unable to form ranks. You could be as young as 16 to join. They had never been trained to fight before. Another huge problem was supplies. The continental congress lacked power since the US wasn't a country yet. They couldn't collect and send supplies to Washington's army. They had an ammunition shortage. This was an enormous problem. This limited the shots they could take. This also limited how long they could last in a fight. If they ran out of ammunition, they would have to …show more content…
There was enormous debt after the revolution. Washington had to change the entire government. At the time, the government was under the Articles of Confederation. This treated states as separate countries. The Continental Congress threw out the Articles of Confederation and started creating the Constitution. This created a stronger government. Significance Washington had an enormous impact on history. He was the first president, and he led our country. Washington built up how our government would function. He was the leader of the Continental Army. Without him, we probably would not be free today. Washington used his military tactics and smarts to beat the British. This caused the birth of a new nation; America. Conclusion George Washington had a significant impact on the American Revolution due to his amazing leadership. He was Commander and Chief of the continental forces, a delegate in both the 1st and 2nd Continental Congress and the Constitutional Convention, set up a government under the Constitution, served two terms as our First President, and defined much of our political and economic ways. In conclusion, Washington had one of the greatest impacts on our