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By: Ava Jones, Lucas Roos, and Griffin Stephenson
Washington was a VERY influential man in shaping our government that we have today!
George Washington was the first president of the United States and the commander of the continental army
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Secondary sources
https://www.biography.com/people/groups/founding-fathers
https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/founding-fathers-united-states#section_9
https://www.fldoe.org/academics/standards/subject-areas/social-studies/American-Founders-Month.stml
Primary source
“Observe good faith and justice towards all nations; cultivate peace and harmony with all.”
“When we assumed the soldier, we did not lay aside the citizen.”
“Be courteous to all, but intimate with few.”
—George Washington
Fun Fact
Fun Fact
From the age of 7 - 15 he was homeschooled.
Fun Fact
Fun Fact
For the longest time, he had an interest in opening iron mines.
Martha was the first, first lady. She started the tradition of the first lady having a cause. Her cause was to help needy veterans. During time of war she would travel with the army and stay with her husband even during Valley Forge! She was his housekeeper on the move.
Washington was a very influential man. He was a big part in shaping the government we have now. He kept it from being a monarchy or dictatorship. He had been a huge part of shaping our government. By resigning he also showed other presidents and leaders that it isn't a bad thing to resign but a good thing.
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