What Were George Washington's Major Accomplishments

The Revolutionary War: George Washington

Braxton Damron

11/25/17

Today, more than two centuries after the final shots were fired, the American Revolution remains an inspiring story to not only Americans, but also to people all around the globe. However, the creation of the United States involved much more than the battles of the Revolutionary War. A very important man that served in this war goes by the name of George Washington, which becomes a very important figure in American history.

George Washington is perhaps the best known of all the Americans who helped create the United States. Yet as well - known as Washington's name is, his accomplishments are sometimes taken for granted today, more than two centuries after his death. George

Lawrence became an officer in the British army. When he returned, his war stories stimulated George's interest in military life. At age 14, with the encouragement of Lawrence, George realized he wanted to become a seaman's apprentice and travel the world as a sailor. George's mother, however, was opposed to her son leaving the family. Instead, she persuaded Lawrence to teach George the skills needed to become a surveyor. Lawrence had been infected with tuberculosis and died at Mount Vernon in July 1752.

In 1752, Robert Dinwiddie, the governor of Williamsburg, appointed George adjutant major of the militia for the southern district of Virginia. This was the person who was in charge

of training the militia. This was a role that required Washington to keep records of equipment and supervise the men as they went through military drills. In 1753, Dinwiddie named him adjutant major for the Northern Neck, a district closer to his

In November 1753, Washington and six other men set out on the 11 –day trip to Logstown. When he arrived at Fort Duquesne, he was treated courteously by the French troops, who sent for their general. At the meeting, Washington presented Dinwiddie's letter. While the French were discussing, Washington took notes and counted the soldiers. The French decided to not withdraw. Washington also brought back drawings, which he used to make a map of the area.

Dinwiddie quickly sent workers to build a fort when he got word the French were sending troops to the Ohio Valley. Unfortunately, the French troops arrived while the fort was still under construction, and the Virginians were greatly outnumbered. However, Washinton came up with a strategy that killed 10 French troops within minutes. Washington did not realize it but this brief fight was the first battle of what became the French and Indian War. Because Washington expected the French to counterattack, his men built a fort that he called Fort