history. George Washington, the first president, assisted in shaping the budding country into what it has become today. In His Excellency: George Washington by Joseph J. Ellis, Washington's life undergoes an analysation to assess the contributions he made that impacted the young country. Washington became a critical part of history who left a huge impact on the forming of the early United States through his relationships, hard work, and dedication. It is strange to imagine that Washington had a childhood
Through the many obstacles, America has experienced; George Washington helped this free country become united and created by the people for the people. We know and call him by the title of the Founding Father of the United States. In three important ways, Washington helped shape the beginning of our evolving civilization. For instance, he commanded the Continental Army that won American Independence from Great Britain, known as the Revolutionary War. He was also nominated the president the U.S. Constitutional
even of his personal services to the defense of it.” (“George Washington”). “I have no other view than to promote the public good, and am unambitious of honors not founded in the approbation of my Country.” (“George Washington”). These two quotes come from a very important man in the history of the United States of America. George Washington’s ways and actions were crucial to us today and the American Revolution back then. George Washington was born on February 22nd in the year 1732. He was born
have been leaders that made it their mission to shine a light on this nation. Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, and Thomas Jefferson have all been leaders of this country that made a significant impact that continues to carry on to this day. Though they are great examples of true leaders of this country, Abraham Lincoln was the president that truly stood strong for this country. George Washington is said to be the "father of the nation" and 'the one who orginiated the concept of a 'citizen
I am not throwing away my shot! Alexander Hamilton was one of our founding fathers, he was an important part of history. He aided George Washington many times, becoming his "right hand man." He took chances away from Aaron Burr, and prevented him from becoming president. Most importantly, he was shot by Aaron Burr in a duel. Alexander aided George Washington until his 1783 resignation from being president. Hamilton became Washington's aid in 1777, writing many things for him. He let Hamilton
Revolutionary Contributions to Stable Government George Washington and Thomas Jefferson were two important presidents who had an enormous affect on our nation’s stable government and beginning years of our country. Each made their unique contributions to a new government under the Constitution after the failed adoption of the Articles of Confederation. After the war for independence, the Articles of Confederation, began to fail because there was no direct effective way to to collect revenue,
of those same people would argue that George Washington was the best president out of all of them. There are many more reasons to why George Washington is the best president to ever come into office, one being the fact that without him, we would not have won the Revolutionary war. His amazing leadership skills kept the forces together and when the continental congress didn't pay the troops,
individually made lasting contributions and influences, both for and against, the development of the American Revolution and War. The leaders are as follows: George Grenville, Thomas Paine, Thomas Jefferson, and George Washington. Grenville, Paine, and Jefferson contributions were made through written word: acts, pamphlets, and declarations. Washington impacted the revolution and war by becoming perhaps the greatest leader in American history. George Grenville George Grenville was born on October
be celebrated throughout history for their contribution not just to America but to the world. Although many men and women can be considered instrumental to founding the nation, there are seven key players that most historians identify as being the founding fathers. Those seven include George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, James Monroe, and Ben Franklin. All seven of the founding fathers and their contributions are important. Therefore, it can be helpful
George Washington: The Father of This Country A leader. Honorable. Loving. Those are all the traits of a great father. George Washington also had these traits, which is why he made a great father to this country, even through hard times. Just has a father plays a pivotal role in the building of our life so did George Washington for this country. George Washington played a pivotal role in the establishment of the United States by leading the people and by becoming the first president of the U.S