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    responsibilities you have. For example George Washington was responsible for many things in his life and he was one of the greatest leaders in history. As a preteen he was responsible for his family plantation(George History). As a young adult he was responsible for the Virginia Militia and later on the Continental Army(George History). Later on in his life he was responsible for the young country of America(George Bio). On February 22‚ 1732 George Washington was born on his family plantation in

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    used for George Washington altered over the years as the country went through major historical events in which different characteristics of Washington were brought to light for the public to see. Before the Civil War‚ he was depicted as a founding father that was legendary. During the Civil War‚ he became irrelevant as the country was going through a revolutionary change. But then‚ his depiction changed as the country was going through the progressive era. During this time‚ George Washington became

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    George Washington: American Hero George Washington was a great guy and a great leader. But what do you really know about him? About his childhood and about his life. But did George’s childhood affect his biggest accomplishments and failures? Little is known about his childhood. That’s why people make up stories to fill in the dark spots. Like how he chopped down a cherry tree then confessed to it. He was homeschooled from age 7 to 15. But he studied with a local church. And became a schoolmaster

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    of preserving peace”. (George Washington)In the beginning George Washington was a normal kid his mom and dad had a Plantation farm and worked in it. When he became a teenager he started the military and worked his way up to become a great leader. He led our troop in the american revolution and he put them first and inspired them to keep fighting. In the end they won and because he was such a good leader he became the first president of the United States. Through George Washington’s life he did

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    George Washington Who is George Washington? George Washington was a great man who played a huge role in developing the United States. Washington is remembered as one of the most influential people in American history. George Washington was born on February 22‚ 1732 at Pope’s Creek Virginia. From an early age Washington’s father was justice of the county court. In 1738 Georges father Augustine moved George and his family to Little Hunting Creek‚ which is now known as Mount Vernon. When George was

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    Hamilton vs. Jefferson During the Revolutionary- Federalist Era‚ politics‚ parties‚ programs‚ policies‚ and people made an enormous difference in how the new nation should be structured and run. During this era‚ two men in particular championed politics and their respective parties. These two men were Alexander Hamilton‚ a Federalist‚ and Thomas Jefferson‚ a Democratic-Republican. Both Hamilton and Jefferson were successful college educated intellectuals and politicians who made significant contributions

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    October 2010 A Successful Man George Washington‚ a man of few yet insightful words‚ stepped into his presidency and defined the precedents for future presidents. His intentions‚ on unifying the states‚ relieving economic stress and setting up the United States as a country worthy of respect‚ are worthy of praise due to the success that came out of his presidency. The way he handled each aspect of his presidency set the precedent for the future. George Washington had a very intimidating but charismatic

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    Cameron Analysis Essay #1 AP Language and Composition December 8‚ 2008 George Washington resigned from office in 1796. For the occasion‚ he wrote a farewell address directed to the citizens of the United States. He was certainly aware that his audience would include other politicians as well as dignitaries and officials from foreign nations. Washington feels that the citizens need his closing remarks before he steps out of office. He is informing the citizens of how he feels about his

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    Republican‚ Thomas Jefferson. Thomas Jefferson had already worked against former president‚ John Adams‚ by constantly campaigning against him when working under Adams in order to steer America away from a Federalist government. Once he becomes the president‚ Jefferson once again shows that he is incapable of holding a leadership position when he violates the U.S Constitution‚ as well as undermining the U.S economy; Due to this inability to properly lead‚ Jefferson should be impeached. Jefferson completely

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    Our national government‚ in my opinion‚ was structured by following the writings of Montesquieu. Montesquieu wrote that leaders could not be trusted to always do what was right for the people and that govenment should be structured to keep the leaders of the government from acting in a selfish manner and passing laws that would help a select few instead of the majority of the people. That is exactly the way our Founding Fathers thought when they were writing the Constitution. Montesquieu

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