Why Was George Washington Important

George Washington is very well known in American history. He was the very first president of the United States of America, and led the new country in uncertain times. Many people are aware of who George Washington was, and know basic facts about him. Nevertheless, most of the commonality do not recognize and therefore appreciate the specific things that Washington did to ensure a secure country constructed on a durable, unyielding foundation. It is widely accepted that George Washington was very important; however, very few go as far as to say that without him, America might not be what it is today. He is one of the most, if not the most important person in the history of the United States, not only because he was the first president, but also because he guided the country through uncertain times during the Revolutionary War with his military leadership, put America first before things that would benefit him, and he destroyed

Most of the army were militia, “part-time fighters who left their farms and businesses to fight in emergencies,” who were also known as minutemen (Keesee 109). Obviously, they were not trained as well as the British. Their army was made up of regulars, “professional, full-time soldiers who made the military their career.” (Keesee 109) Face-to-face battle versus the British army was not a strength of the Continentals yet. So, Washington’s generals in the west used a tactic against the British that would hurt them throughout the war. This tactic, guerrilla warfare, was first seen in the French and Indian war against the British (Keesee 90). Armies used to fight on opposing sides, and just used to fire and reload (Geist). However, with guerilla warfare, armies hid in the woods or forest, and hurt the enemy from a distance (Currie). Though this seemed cowardly, it was an effective way of George Washington’s generals to use their smaller size to their advantage