... , Lawrence, Washington inherited some of Lawrence's duties as adjutant of the colony. So, in 1752, Washington was in charge of training the militia, which made him "Major" Washington at the age of 20. In 1758, Washington left the army when he was assured that the French would no longer attack the Virginia frontier. He returned to Mount Vernon to refurbish his estate ... -1774. He became a leader in Virginia's opposition to Great Britain in 1769. He was delegated to the first and second Continental Congress during 1774-1775. In 1775 he was the unanimous choice in Congress as commander in c...

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... French to leave and with his small band of militia, went to war with them and won even though they were out numbered. In 1755 he won the indication of bravery and skill in organization against the British troops which caused for there retreat. He soon became commander-in-chief over the continental army and devoted many more years to the fight for ... was the same in all states. He also proposed levying an excise tax, which was passed and caused revolt in the western states that was handled by Washington and his army. The only thing rejected was passing a protective policies on the impor...

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George Washington was one of the founding fathers of the United States of America. He served as commander-in-chief of the Continental army during the Revolutionary War, and later served as the first president of the United States. His thoughts and ideas helped mold the United States into the great country that it ... House of Representatives. The Whiskey Rebellion in western Pennsylvania against a federal excise tax was his critical domestic challenge. He himself rode partway to the field at the head of the militia that was raised to put down the rebellion. Washington reorganized his cabinet...

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