In 1774, Washington was one of seven delegates from Virginia to go to the First Continental Congress. Along with 54 other delegates, Washington wrote the “Declaration of Rights and Grievances.” The declaration was sent to King George III of England, hoping to prevent a war.

In 1775, the Second Continental Congress was called together and decided to go to war to fight for independence. On June 15, Washington was elected to be Commander and Chief of the colonial forces. Washington took command of troops surrounding Boston. Even with no uniforms and insufficient weapons the colonials managed to retake Boston. The next few months he trained his 14,000 untrained men. After training, Washington moved his troops to New Yo

In this paper I told you some of the contributions of George Washington. He was “a man who gave so much and took so little.” Washington was also a “master of improvisation.” Even though he kept confidential documents from the House of Representatives and made treaties without discussing it with the senate, he was a great man. He will be remembered throughout history as one of the best leaders of our nation.

In 1795, Washington chose to withdrawal from being the president. At the end of his second term the country’s financial system was well established and the Indian threat had been mostly eliminated. Jay’s Treaty with Britain and Pinckney’s Treaty with Spain enlarged U.S. territory and removed diplomatic difficulties. In his farewell address on September 17, 1796, he urged countrymen to cherish the Union. He also summarized the major events that took place during his presidency. Men were also told to support the public credit, to respect the Constitution and the nation’s laws, to abide by

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