Storyboard
Storyboard Description
Yes
Storyboard Text
-
- What was the person’s family like? George and Martha Washington did not have any children of their own. However, there were always children at Mount Vernon. Together they raised Mrs. Washington's two children as well as her four grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.Where was the person born? Westmoreland County, Virginia When was the person born? February 22, 1732Early years leading up to fame
- Replica of general Washington patriot army uniform 93 page
- What is the person famous for? George Washington is often called the “Father of His (or Our) Country.” He not only served as the first president of the United States, but he also commanded the Continental Army during the American Revolution (1775–83) and presided over the convention that drafted the U.S. Constitution.Why is the person famous? George Washington (1732-99) was commander in chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War (1775-83) and served two terms as the first U.S. president, from 1789 to 1797. ... During the American Revolution, he led the colonial forces to victory over the British and became a national hero.
- Where did the person go to school? george Washington's two older half-brothers received a classical, Latin-based education at Appleby School in EnglandWhat was the person’s childhood like? George grew up, he was allowed to play in the corner of the garden, where he planted and grew his own little garden. When he was big enough to ride, his father gave him his own pony and he soon became an expert horseman.
- What contributions did the person make to others? George Washington is often called the “Father of His (or Our) Country.” He not only served as the first president of the United States, but he also commanded the Continental Army during the American Revolution (1775–83) and presided over the convention that drafted the U.S. Constitution.
- What problems did they have to overcome? i think that in the minds of most Americans, when the Revolution ends and George Washington is no longer a general, he somehow becomes a block of marble at the head of our government-the ultimate figurehead-not really doing much and certainly not feeling much as a real human being.What are some famous quotes from this person? Adulthood. It is better to offer no excuse than a bad onWhat other places has the person lived? Maryland State House. Annapolis, Maryland. .Who did the person marry? Martha WashingtonHow many children did the person have? George Washington did not have any childrenWhat other experiences did the person have as an adult? What was the person’s career?
- What contributions did the person make to others? George Washington is often called the “Father of His (or Our) Country.” He not only served as the first president of the United States, but he also commanded the Continental Army during the American Revolution (1775–83) and presided over the convention that drafted the U.S. Constitution.
- Qwhen I first became acquainted with the General (in 1777) his writing was defective in grammar, and even spelling, owing to the insufficiency of his early education; of which, however, he gradually got the better in the subsequent years of his life, by the official perusal of some excellent models, particularly those of Hamilton; by writing with care and patient attention; and reading numerous, indeed multitudes of letters to and from his friends and correspondents.How and when did they become involved in this career? Did the person receive any s
- Constitution. Two years later, Washington became America’s first president. Realizing that the way he handled the job would impact how future presidents approached the position, awards or special recognitions? When, where, and why did the person die?Effects on othersHow would the history
- awards or special recognitions? When, where, and why did the person die?he handed down a legacy of strength, integrity and national purpose. Less than three years after leaving office, he died at his Virginia
Over 30 Million Storyboards Created