George Washington (1789-1797) George Washington was born on February 22, 1732 to Augustine and Mary Ball Washington in Pope’s Creek, Virginia. Even though he was born in Pope’s Creek, Washington actually spent most of youth at a plantation called the Ferry Farm near Fredericksburg. There, he grew up with his 6 brothers and 3 sisters. Three of his brothers were his half-brothers and one of sisters was his half-sister from his father’s first marriage. Washington was educated and went schools near him. He was not able to afford the luxuries of private tutors and studying abroad because his father died when he was 11. His formal education ended when he was 15. In 1959, he married Martha Washington who he stayed until he died without any children of his own. Before becoming president, Washington was a county surveyor as well as General in a soldier. He died on December 14, 1799 in Mount Vernon, Virginia.
On June 19, 1775, Washington was named Commander in Chief of the Continental Army by the Congress. He was elected because of his military background from the French & Indian War although it did not prepare him for anything the Revolution offered. However, he had courage, determination, and mental agility.
On July 4, 1776, George Washington signed the Declaration of Independence. John Adams (1797-1801) John Adams was born on October 30, 1735 to John Adams Sr and Susanna Boylston in Quincy, Massachusetts. There is where he lived with his two brothers for his entire youth
John Adams was born October 30th, 1735, in Quincy(formerly known as Braintree), Massachusetts. The son of John Adams Sr. and Susanna Boylston Adams. When Adams was sixteen years old he received an scholarship to Harvard University where he graduated in 1755 at the age of twenty. After graduating he studied law in the office of James Putman a very well known lawyer even though his father wanted him to join the ministry. He earned a master's degree in 1758, from harvard and then admitted to the bar.
John Adams was born on October 30, 1735, on the family farm in the North Precinct of Braintree, Massachusetts. He was the second of five children to his parents John and Susanna Boylston Adams. John's father was his role model because he wasn't only a farmer by trade, but he also took on many other time consuming jobs around the community to help others. Everyone in his hometown in some way dealt with him because he owned the titles of: the deacon of the church, selectman, tax collector, constable, and the lieutenant of the militia. John's mother was from a very wealthy Boston family, but infamous for having a bad temper. She remarried in 1766 following the death of John's father five years earlier due to the flu epidemic. John
George Washington grew up on a farm with a wealthy family. Washington was born on February 22, 1732 in Westmoreland County, Virginia. His father was Augustine Washington who grew up having an education. Augustine married Mary Ball Washington. Shortly after Washington's father died . Washington was only four at the time. Washington then inherited the 1,000 acres of land they lived on. Washington and his mom couldn’t run the plantation themselves so they lived with relatives. From taking care of family and working on the farm, Washington didn’t have time for school but he still attended periodically. He
John Adams was born in Massachusetts Bay Colony October 30, 1735. His father was a farmer, town councilman and a direct descendant of Henry Adams. Susanna Boylston Adams was his mother who came from a very prominent family. He was a political philosopher who was the second president of the united states from 1797-1801. He also served as the vice president under President George Washington. John primarily lived in Massachusetts but he also lived in England for 10 years because after the Revolutionary war, he decided to stay in England. He also lived in Paris and Philadelphia. John moved around a little but mostly stayed in Massachusetts.
George Washington possessed great leadership abilities that led to him being designated the General and Commander in Chief of the United Colonies. He was a Southerner who was very trustworthy and fearless. He had already proved his military abilities and was wealthy enough that he would not be tempted by corruption. He was able to attract soldiers and civilians to volunteer their civic duties and stand by him for the long haul, having a long term goal in view. He led his troops by example. He made sure he did not send his troops out into dangerous territory without he himself being
George Washington, a man of many military achievements, brought ragtag farmers to military men, and destroyed the most powerful army in the world. Washington was appointed the Commander in Chief of the Continental Army on June 14, 1775. Washington, who had military experience before serving in the Continental Army, had never commanded an army of this size. He was appointed leader of the Continental Army because John Hancock, president of the Second Continental Congress, thought of him as a man of great character who would help unite the colonies. Brilliant character and leadership help George Washington win battles over the British, and make farmers into true military men.
John Adams was born October 30, 1735, in Massachusetts. He was the son of John Adams Sr. who was a farmer and served as the deacon at his church. Adams was a very intelligent man and was offered a scholarship to Harvard University when he was only 16. He decided to go to Harvard although his father wanted him to stay in Massachusetts and enter the ministry. He studied law at Harvard in the office of James Putnam. Later in 1758 he earned his masters degree in law.
On February 22, 1732 Mary Ball Washington gave birth to her first son, who was later known as the great George Washington. George Washington was born, and raised in Virginia. His childhood held few moments of greatness, seeing that he was only one of the ten children in the family. George Washington’s parents grew tobacco, and sold timber for a living. He received most of his education from a boarding school, about thirty miles from this home. Although George Washington was not very religious he was a Christian, and helped out at a local churchyard school. At the age of twenty-one he was employed as the official surveyor of the country Culpeper, and owned more than 1500 acres of land which he paid for himself. After serving two terms in managing the affairs of the nation, George Washington died three years later at Mount Vernon of what physicians say was strep throat. According to George Washington “ American virtues have shifted over
George Washington was born on February 22, 1732 . He was our very first president and he is also known as the father as our country. Before he was president he was the officer of the army commander-in-chief of the continental army, delegate to the first continental congress from Virginia. His deathbed date is on December 14, 1799. (Boykin page 10-11)
Later on, in 1775 George was unanimously selected to be Commander-in-Chief of the Second Continental Congress, ("Primary Documents in American History"). Even though Washington was used to commanding a small militia, he had an excellent strategy. His first move was to occupy Dorchester Heights, where he brought supplies from Fort Ticonderoga and forced the British to evacuate Boston. Throughout the war for Independence, Washington continued to use his unique strategies. His strategies he used on the Hessians in Trenton was the surprise attack. Most of the battles he fought, he planned out very well. He failed sometimes, but that didn’t stop him from fighting. Washington was well organized, very attentive to details, and expected hard work and effort from his troops. During every war Washington would visit his home ten times, he stayed in Valley Forge. During the wars he would also write letters to help his army by giving cattle to his army to feed them. Then, The Treaty of Paris ended the war for Independence and started The Revolutionary War. In June of 1775, Congress ordered General Washington to lead the Continental Army in
He got elected to the Massachusetts Assembly and happened to be one of the five to represent the colony. This occurred at the first Continental Congress in 1774. Then, In 1775 when the Congress created the Continental Army, John Adams had then nominated George Washington as the commander-in-chief in Virginia
John Adams was born on October 30, 1735 in Quincy, Massachusetts. His parents were John Adams Sr. and Susanna Boylston. He had two younger brothers named Peter and Elihu. Adams loved his gather and had a strong relationship with him. Being the eldest child, his parents wanted him to get a formal education. They put him in Dame School at the age of six. Adams then went on to go to Brain Tree Latin School to learn about Latin. At the age of sixteen, in 1751, he went to Harvard and graduated with his A.B. degree in 1755. After this Adams taught at Worcester for a few years and decided to be a lawyer. He married his third cousin Abigail Smith on October 25, 1764 and had six children.
Even though Washington was used to commanding a small militia, he had an excellent strategy. His first move was to occupy Dorchester Heights where he brought supplies from Fort Ticonderoga and forced the British to evacuate Boston. Throughout the war for Independence, Washington continued to use his excellent strategies. His strategies he used on the Hessians in Trenton was the surprise attack. Most of the battles he fought, he planned out very well. He failed sometimes but that didn’t stop him from fighting. Washington was well organized, paid attention to details, and required hard work and effort from his troops. During every war Washington would visit his home ten times, he stayed in Valley Forge. During the wars he would also write letters to help his army by giving cattle to his army to feed them. Then, The Treaty of Paris ended the war for Independence and started The Revolutionary War.June of 1775, Congress ordered General Washington to lead the Continental Army in the Revolutionary War. During the Revolution Washington suffered more lost battles than he won.
John Adams was born in Braintree (now Quincy), Massachusetts, on October 30, 1735, and he is the first of three
George Washington was called an incredible dancer. He served from 1789 to 1797. He served as a general and commander in chief of the colonial armies during the American Revolution.