George Washington
Definition
George Washington was the first President of the United States (1789-1797) and one of the Founding Fathers. He led America to victory in the Revolutionary War, helping establish the country's independence from Britain.
Analogy
Think of George Washington as a team captain who not only leads his team to win a championship but also sets up rules and standards for future teams. His leadership style and decisions have influenced how future presidents lead.
Related terms
Federalist Era: This is a period in American history from 1789-1801 when Federalist Party was dominant in American politics. During this time, George Washington and John Adams served as U.S. Presidents.
Constitutional Convention: A meeting held in 1787 where delegates from twelve states wrote the U.S. Constitution. George Washington was elected as president of this convention.
First Cabinet of the United States: The group of advisors selected by George Washington to assist him during his presidency. It included Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, Henry Knox, and Edmund Randolph.
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Study guides (10)
AP US History - 3.1 Context: The Revolutionary Period
AP US History - 3.2 The Seven Years’ War (The French and Indian War)
AP US History - 3.5 The American Revolution
AP US History - 3.6 The Influence of Revolutionary Ideals
AP US History - 3.8 The Constitutional Convention and Debates over Ratification
AP US History - 3.9 The Constitution
AP US History - 3.10 Shaping a New Republic
AP US History - 3.11 Developing an American Identity
AP US History - 3.13 Continuity and Change in Period 3 (1754-1800)
AP US History - 3.13 Continuity and Change in Period 3
Practice Questions (4)
- What was George Washington's role during this time period of taxation without representation?
- How might outcomes change if George Washington was not appointed as commander-in-chief during Revolutionary War?
- How might American society be different today if George Washington had rejected the two-term tradition for presidency?
- Who played a key role in drafting The Constitution but opposed to The Federalist Party during Presidency Of George Washington?
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