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GeorgeWashington
American Revolution
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What happened to George when he was eleven? | His father died. |
| Why did George visit his brother at Mount Vernon so often? | His brother was like a second father to him. |
| When was George Washington born? | George was born in 1732. |
| Where did George grow up? | He grew up in Virginia not far from the Potomac River. |
| Why did Americans volunteer to help the British army? | They were still part of the British colony and under King George. |
| What did George do after the French gave up in Ohio? | George went back to Mount Vernon to be a farmer. |
| Why did many Americans want to be free of England? | They could not pick their own leaders. They had to pay taxes and buy British goods. |
| When did Congress declare America's independence? | After George's men defeated the British in Boston. |
| What did George do to help his men at Valley Forge? | He divided the supplies and food equally. |
| Who helped the Americans win the battle at Yorktown? | French ships kept the British from escaping by sea. |
| Why did George Washington wear a plain brown suit when he became president? | He didn't want people to think he wanted to be a king. |
| Why were some Americans afraid of a strong central government? | They didn't want their new government to be like the old one in England. |
| Why is George Washington called "The Father of our Country"? | He was the first Commander in Chief and the first President. |
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