... business accounts, write clear letters, and do simple figuring. As a young boy, George Washington was very quiet and dignified. He respected elders, and he experienced hardships of colonial life. basically, he learned that life was difficult, which in turn would help make him become strong and patient. His admiration for his older half brother, Lawrence, influenced much of his development. Lawrence was ... of office at Federal Hall and swore to protect the people's liberties. He carefully chose men to advise him. John Adams was Vice president, Henry Knox was Secretary of War, Alexander ...

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