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George Washington George Washington was born on February 22, 1732 on Popes Creek Farm in Westmoreland County, Virginia. The family George was born into consisted of his father, Augustine Washington, his mother, Mary Washington, and five brothers and sisters: Betty, Samuel, John Augustine, Charles and Mildred. There were also three other older children from his father's first marriage to Jane Butler, who died in 1729: thirteen year-old Lawrence, twelve year-old Augustine and nine year-old

message to the french ordering them to leave the ohio river valley for trespassing. Because of the dispute between the british and the french, both governments claimed the ohio river valley as their own territory. They built forts in this region in order to capture the other’s forts. Washington was sent to rid the territory of the french because this region was also claimed by the colony of Virginia. This conflict ultimately led to the escalation of a full-scale war between Great Britain and France.

The phrase "Laissez les bons temps rouler!" which means "let the good times roll" in French, is one of the most popular sayings during Mardi Gras. This holiday is celebrated differently all across Louisiana. There are a variety of celebrations including parades and balls. Many historians believe that the first American Mardi Gras took place on March 3, 1699, when the French explorers Iberville and Bienville landed in what is now Louisiana, just south of the holiday’s future epicenter: New Orleans

with the Indians, however the Virginians had been giving permission to seek new land and trade with Indians. The arrival of the Virginians enraged the French, they built forts in western Pennsylvania to defend interest. As news of what was happening reached Williamsburg, the governor sent out young George Washington fort Le boeuf in late 1753 in hopes to warn off the French however he returned with a firm but polite refusal. The governor then sent out a small force to remove the French forces, the

here, the traditional revelry of "Boeuf Gras," or fatted calf, followed France to her colonies. On March 2, 1699, French-Canadian explorer Jean Baptiste Le Moyne Sieur de Bienville arrived at a plot of ground 60 miles directly south of New Orleans, and named it "Pointe du Mardi Gras" when his men realized it was the eve of the festive holiday. Bienville also established "Fort Louis de la Louisiane" (which is now Mobile) in 1702. In 1703, the tiny settlement of Fort Louis de la Mobile celebrated America's

Brittney McCrae AP US History What Made George Washington a Good Leader? Due: October 27, 2016 What Made George Washington a Good Leader? George Washington was born on February 22, 1732 in Westmoreland, Virginia. Washington was a man of great legacies, but it was his military, constitutional, and political leadership that made him the Father of America. Even though Washington became skilled in growing tobacco, stock raising, and surveying, he soon came to the realization that his main passion was

would grant him success in the Revolution. When Governor Dinwiddie wished to form a military force for the frontier, it was Washington who was made lieutenant colonel. Previously, Washington had been used to carry an ultimatum to French troops at Fort Le Boeuf where he gained knowledge of the terrain. As lieutenant colonel, he attempted to control unruly men while making his way to the Ohio territory. Despite his instructions from Dinwiddie to “act on the Difensive,” Washington and his Indian allies

warfare was a big player in this war, a technique also used by Spain in the late French Revolution against Napoleon. Guerilla warfare is also known as hit and run. (Ellis) By using this technique, it kept the British very busy by taking out small forts to keep the enemy from causing a large-scale defeat. Another change from the battlefield was that there was less face-to-face fighting and more stealth action. Previously, battles were fought, as you would imagine it would be in lines marching steadily

Some of the reasons why I chose George Washington were because I think he was one of the most popular people in American history. He was the first president of the United States which is a big honor. I also want to know more about him as we go on over this essay. I also think there will be a lot of information on him to find out. George Washington was born on February 22, 1732, at his family’s plantation on Pope’s Creek in Westmoreland County, in the British colony of Virginia. George’s parents

There has been contention between Britain and France for thousands of years. During the 1700’s this came to a head as Britain and its’ North American colonies tried to expand in size and trade. This could not be done without intruding on French land. This caused France to take an offensive position alongside their Indian allies against their biggest rival. Britain and its colonies persisted forward resulting in The Seven Years’ War or, as some call it, The French and Indian War. The Seven Years’