George Washington In The Revolutionary War

The Revolutionary War was an important part of American history because it was the war when America broke away from Great Britain and became an independent nation. There were many battles fought in the War for Independence, and Commander in Chief, George Washington, lead many of those battles. He might have lost more battles than he won, but he was inspirational to the soldiers and was an important part of American morale. After the signing of the Constitution, George Washington was elected as president of the United States of America. Washington’s experience, character, and precedents influenced the nature of the presidency and showed how future presidents should act. In 1754 George Washington was sent on a mission by the Virginian governor