George Washington's Journey

In the beginning when there was only but a mere 13 colonies, we couldn’t agree on anything. But despite all odds, we fought the most powerful country and developed into a strong nation, known today as The United States of America. It truly couldn’t have been done without 3 first presidents who laid the ground work for our new nation. Those three presidents and there three administrations included the Washington Administrations, Adams Administration, and Jefferson Administration. Though those three were of equal importance, one that stood out among them was the Washington’s Administration, and here was its significance to our nation.

George Washington was the General in charge of the Continental Army which defeated the British Empire in 1783. His title was Commander-in-Chief. He was elected as the first president of the United States by the 2nd Continental Congress (elected by 50 to 56 Congressmen), because he was elected before there was a United States. He didn’t want the job. From what I’ve read he dreaded the in-fighting, political maneuvering, and demands made by the members of the government as they created and established a viable and sound government to meet the needs of the populace. Washington just didn’t want to be a part of the fray.

Washington Crossing the Delaware depicts the struggle of Washington and his men on their way to a historic victory at Trenton on Christmas morning. Both the painting and the poem depict the hardships and triumph of the crew in similar ways while also being very different. The painting of Washington crossing the Delaware better depicts the hardships and triumph of the crew.

election. John Adams was elected vice president. Washington took the oath of office as the first

Emmanuel Leutze’s painting Washington Crossing the Delaware shares some similarities with David Shulman’s poem “Washington Crossing the Delaware”; however, the dissimilarities are more abundant. These works of art and literature portray the scene of that remembered Christmas day when Washington and his army set out to conquer to Hessian people. Although they have similarities, there are some differences in these works that are nothing less than noticeable. Join me in observing the similarities and dissimilarities in these pieces.

In 1750s, France’s development in the Ohio River valley oftenly brought it into conflict with the claims of the British colonies, especially Virginia

George Washington, son of Augustine Washington and Mary Ball Washington, was born on February 22, 1732, in Westmoreland County, Virginia. He served as general and commander in chief of the Revolutionary War, and was later chosen as one of the seven Virginia delegates to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in May 1787. The convention met with the purpose of creating a constitution for the newly formed nation of the United States of America. Due to Washington’s background, he was unanimously elected president of the convention. His favor with the other delegates promoted the ratification of the US Constitution in 1788. One year later, in 1789, members of the Electoral College unanimously nominated him as the new nation’s

As the colonies began to move westward towards the end of the territories, the want began to grow more and more. In North America, Britain controlled the eastern seaboard and the French controlled Canada and New Orleans. In between these two large nations were the Indians who had already been forced to move their homes when Britain settled the thirteen colonies. For all three of these cultures one piece of land was important in keeping control. The Ohio Valley controlled the fork of rivers that could determine who would have control of the most land. The French would be able to connect Canada and New Orleans through the rivers. The British would be able to expand westward, giving them more land to expand their colonies. Finally, the Indians wished to keep their land to call home. In 1748, The French and Indian war began after George Washington and a group of men traveled through the woods to tell the French that they were on British land. The event that Washington witnessed changed him forever. He witnessed Jumonville being killed by Indians, this showed that they would not side with just the French or the

militia leader, but died of tuberculosis in 1752. His position was split up, and George

Cary Racioppi US History Bowler 9/16/14 Unit II Essay Prompt #1 Although George Washington may not be exalted as a successful military leader when assessing number of wins; he is still, due to his unremitting persistence and prudent tactics, such as strategic retreat, among those, such as Napoleon, who are highly regarded when discussing renowned military leaders. One of the things that makes a general memorable and considered successful today is determined by their accomplishments and their endeavors to achieve these accomplishments. A main reason George Washington is recognized today as a legendary general, is because, despite the unskilled army he was provided, he managed to attain the pivotal goal for America; gaining its independence. George Washington had a very well understanding of military power, and was forced to aid in making an army of untrained farmers into an army of warriors. Over time, the army progressed, but nowhere near as qualified as the great British army they were fighting against.

George Washington did not come to power by chance. He was born into a very preposterous family, probably the strongest bloodline in the colonies. His direct ancestors, on both his mother and his father's side, held high positions in the Colonies and back in England. The men were lords, barons, sheriffs, and magistrates; They held positions as court members to many kings, and in multiple cases, were kings themselves. He was also not the first of his male direct ancestors to hold high positions in the military. Additionally, the women garnished the equivalent titles, and status. In other words, all his direct ancestors were of very high "noble birth".

Washington had a lengthy military career. He demonstrated his military leadership abilities early on during the siege at Boston. At Boston he blocked land access to the town and limited British supply missions from her naval assets. He then sent a man named Henry Knox to bring heavy artillery that had been captured from the British at Fort Ticonderoga to Boston. In a very difficult mission, Knox maneuvered many of their cannons to the area surrounding Boston in January 1776. In March 1776, these cannons were used to overlook

France and England both wanted the Ohio Valley, a region east of the Appalachian Mountains for the lustrous beaver pelt trade. The French had set up many forts; the most prominent being Fort Duquesne. Washington led a raid on the fort, and the war started. The colonists were suffering many losses, so they asked for help from Parliament. Parliament sends troops over, and the colonists and Great Britain eventually won the war.

The History of United States is filled with good presidents and bad. The best presidents have led us through some of the hardest times this nation has faced. There are three in particular stand out as the best and they are as followed George Washington, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln. This article will focus on their crown achievements which made them the best.

George Washington, our nation’s first president, did a lot during his presidency, being president may sound pretty easy, but it really isn’t, especially for George Washington. He had to set many standards and make sure our nation was safe. For example, the Battle with Little Turtle was only one of the many stressful times he endoured. In 1790, Chief Little Turtle, the leader of a Native American tribe, defeated U.S. forces led by General Josiah Harmar. Then, in 1791, troops led by General Arthur St. Clair were defeated by Native Americans. In 1792, Washington gave General Anthony Wayne command over the troops in the west. In 1793, Wayne arrived in Ohio, but many of his men were falling ill with smallpox or influenza. In 1794, groups led by