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It was December 24, and Washington knew it was Christmas Day on December 25, the Hessians wouldn’t be paying attention to war instead, they would be celebrating Christmas. Washington’s men started to travel across the deadly Delaware River with 1,000 men and 18 cannons. What I mean by that was that Washington´s boat was actually pretty small and there were many frozen glaciers to block or tip the boats during present colonial times. While in middle of the journey, Washington accidentally fell into the Delaware River and almost drowned. Luckily, his soldiers saved Washington from drowning into the cold and icy river. Washington and his men reached the across the Delaware River to Trenton on the night of December 25, Christmas Day. Washington brought up his 1,000 men's and 18 cannons. Rain dripped from the soldier's clothes. But they were still ready. Washington and his men quickly traveled into the middle of Trenton and then came charging right into the Hessians once they were out of the forest. The Hessians scattered everywhere. Some trying to shoot, some running, some that even did nothing. The battle quickly needed with Washington’s victory. But he remembered something that was bad. It could affect Washington’s force.
George Washington
The Amazing Story of the 1st president and the general
of the Revolutionary War
Table of Contents
Introduction……………………………………………….p.g.1
Chapter 1- A Hard-Time Child………………………….p.g.1-2
Chapter 2- Supporting the British?................................p.g.3-4
Chapter 3- The King Get His Wishes While The Colonists pay the Debt…………………………………………...…p.g.4
Chapter 4- Colonists are Independent Now!...............p.g.4-6
Chapter 5- The First Great Defeat……………………p.g.6-7
Chapter 6- Surprising Hessians……………………….p.g.7-8
Chapter 7- The Disappointment of Cornwallis………...p.g.9
Chapter 8- A Complicate Battle………………...……p.g.9-10
Chapter 9-We are getting chased again!........................p.g.10
Chapter 10-Disappearing Mens………………..………..p.g.11
Chapter 11-Four Powerful United Team versus three ………………………………………………………….p.g.11-12
Chapter 12-The Half-Working United States………p.g.12-13
Chapter 13-Fixing Up Hamilton……………...………….p.g.13
Chapter 14-America is Threatened and In Danger…....p.g.14
Chapter 15-All Because of That Weather……….……...p.g.15
Chapter 16-Conclusion-Cherry Tree…....…………...p.g.15-16
George Washington
Introduction
A man 1st of many things, survived 4 bullet shots, almost drowned in the cold, icy Delaware River, and survived two falls from a bullet shot from his horses. And who was he? Mr. Washington. Wait, you readers might think Washington would of died. Not a lot of people can survive that. But Mr. Washington did. George Washington was the 1st president and a general of many battles. Like the famous Battle of Trenton, where Washington crossed the Delaware River. Washington was also a famous name of many places. Washington D.C., Washington as the state, the Washington memorial, and possibly other. Ask yourself this, what could of made Washington this important?
Chapter 1: A hard-time child
Education and First Life
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George Washington was born in Westmoreland County, Virginia, in a farm on February 11, 1732. Washington’s family first lived in a farm near the south of the Potomac River and the north of the famous Rappahannock River. You might think Washington had a peaceful life, but he did not really have a peaceful life. In 1740, his sister Mildred, died at one sadly, while his older sibling died from a disease at 1741 ar teenage Butler and Jane. Washington’s family, after, Washington moved to a farm called Ferry farm. In addition to this, Washington’s father was a tobacco planter and owned 200 slaves. But Washington’s father died of illness of 1743 when Washington was 11. Because of this, Washington could not go to England’s Appleby school like his older brother. Someone has to go and take care of the slaves and plantation. Washington’s mother called in some private tutors to teach Washington. Washington listed every school rule until he listed about 101 school rules down! It must of been hard for Washington also learning and taking care for his mother and the slaves, and plantation. Later, in 1745, Washington was able to learn to ride a horse and was known as the “Best Rider in Virginia” and had a equivalent grade with the elementary.
Lawrence
First Career
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Washington started his career as a surveyor with his brother, Lawrence. A surveyor measure land and maps it. Surveyor were in need in war. However that year was horrible and sad. In December of 1752, Lawrence had gotten the tuberculosis disease and was terribly sick. Washington sended Lawrence to Barbados hoping Lawrence would get better. But Barbados was having mosquito problems and after Lawrence got worst with malaria this caused Lawrence to come back to Mount Vernon and soon died in Washington’s house in the summer of 1753. Washington must've been mad at himself for making the poor choice of sending Lawrence to Barbados and coming back with Malaria. Lawrence death affected Washington’s Life because Lawrence was a British soldier and British officer serving for 2 years also as a surveyor and a high rank in education. Since Lawrence died, Washington replaced his career affecting his life as controlling the soldiers and also having a scholarship into The College of Mary & William. But probably Washington must of been still sad about his brother death even though Washington got to study in a high college. Many people agreed that it was true that Washington was still thinking it was his own fault. Probably he was thinking really deep of what he done.
Chapter 2: Supporting the British?
When Washington finished studying at the College of Mary & William, Washington saw trouble with the French and British. The two side seemed to be fighting for land and territory. But French and the British were also rivals. In 1753, Washington signed up for the British as a soldier and fought in some small battles. Washington and his soldier partners first lost many battles because of their red clothes that stood out a lot. Such as the Forest Massacre. During the trip from Virginia to Canada, Washington’s general was ignoring the idea of Washington saying the red color will be bad for war. I’ll agree with Washington. Red is a very bright color. Washington traveled through many forests but one got the British massacred badly. Due to the red color of the British soldiers, when the soldiers got to a forest near the border of Canada, many French and the help of the Indians hiding behind the trees. The British could not see clearly where the French and Indians were. That day, so many British soldiers were slaughtered. Came from 22,000 British men's to 20,000 men! Red isn’t the best color for everything sometimes.
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Small battles continued on while Washington was the bravest traveling through the forest until he became a small officer rank where he gave well moves for the British to fight in. The war between the French and British ended with a famous battle you might know called the French and Indian War. The French surrendered giving completely almost all of their land.
Chapter 3: The King gets his wishes, while the colonists pay the debt.
After the war, Washington was peaceful. He thought of learning more about education after his hard time learning few things. So he went to study at Mary & William College. Washington one day in 1752, met a fabulous lady called Mary Custis, who played the piano with her children Patsy and Jack. Washington fell in love with her in weeks and they soon married.
“We people, shall not pay what the British had done to those French The British should never make us pay their debt!” Then basically was on the colonists side going against the British.
Chapter 4: Colonists are Independent Now!
Battle Of Lexington, the cause of the independence
King George III found out that the colonists had guns in their houses. When the British came in through Lexington in 1775, a famous revolution person called Paul Revere, warned the redcoats were coming to Lexington. Many colonists were ready and once the british soldiers came, many colonists protested and would not give up their guns. Just then, a shot went off, and that’s when the battle between the British and British colonists began. The thing is that since that know knew who shot the gun off, it has to be the british. As you can see, the british were the one who were forcing the colonists to give up their guns.
General Washington v.s. General Howe
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When some of the colonies government people met up, they knew they needed to start a war but needed a general so they suggested many. But John Adams said, “I have one that was from the Virginia courthouse…” That was George Washington. On the first day of the Continental Training, Washington was rough and hard on the continental soldiers. By in two months, a well trained army from Washington was ready to fight.
Meanwhile, General Howe had a hard time training the British soldiers to concentrate and listen. During those two months, the British soldier were not very ready for battle. In the middle of the winter, Washington bumped into General Howe for some reason. Washington made a good plan of having backup for unexpected events. Washington chased the British soldiers and Howe until the British almost had 2,000 men were left. Victory for the colonist made more of the colonists have confidence to join.
Founding Fathers and The Continental Congress Declaration Of Independence
In 1776, while Washington was crossing Yorktown, New York, from Lexington, he heard colonists saying “We should earn our rights to be independent from the king! He, the King has enough of his own!” Also, any person who doesn’t agree were called “Sgnik Sdneirf” As you can see, it seems to be very complicated to spell. Colonists were wanting to have independence from the King because of how the british was telling them to do that, or do that. Many delegates and government who were against the King agreed. They met up in Philadelphia in the spring and was known as the Continental Congress. Many famous people such as Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, also many other people. Washington and other delegates were coming up with different ways until from Benson Bobrick, Benjamin said, “We must write to our independence!” 
Delegates and other agreed but who would write the Declaration Of Independence? Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and John Adams, also two other helpers. But Thomas did most of the work writing and crossing out for weeks. He must of been thinking really hard. After 3 weeks, on July 4, Thomas finished his final draft of the Declaration of Independence. The Declaration Of Independence wasn't just to prove that the colonists should be independent, it was actually a letter for the King. The delegates who needed to prove the Declaration Of Independence. Known as the Founding Fathers. Well, who were the Founding Fathers? Well, there were Thomas Jefferson, of course George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, John Tyler, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, James Madison*.
*Bold Names are the more standing out founding fathers
To The King
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When the founding fathers and Washington finally the signed the Declaration of Independence, they presented to the colonist in front of the courthouse of the Continental Congress. Colonists cheered and couldn’t wait to have their freedom. The colonists might of been happy but the founding fathers could actually be thinking more likely, “What will the King do to us if we then be independent from him. Will he kill us?” All answer waited until the middle of July, 1776, when the King got the letter from the colonists. And what the King say? Good and bad news. The King was fine with that. Instead of continuing ruling the colonists, King Washington thought of winning over them. That’s when the first Revolutionary War began to battle with the King and the colonists.
Chapter 5: The First Great Defeat
The Battle On Long Island
General Washington knew that the British would come one day. While he was letting his troops of men up the coast of Long Island, a patriot spy found some ships sailing to Long Island. He reported to Washington right away. Also, it was unlikely to find out that the British was able to capture the spy and find out if he was a spy or not. Washington began to set up plans of how they should battle. But was Washington plan great enough to win the battle? No. General Howe surprised Washington with 20,000 men. Not only that there were many British soldiers but there were some German soldier and war ships on the west coast of the New York Bay helping the British. Howe’s men went into three directions to some famous cities like Flatbush & Bedford. Washington was waiting near Bedford with a defense plan. Probably being offense could have the British pass right by fast with 20,000 men against 2,000. Washington thought that the best plan would be to set first defense wall to slow the British from passing quickly. The rest of the time was to get ready the cannons.
The Plan Failed
On August 22, 1776, the British charged all defense wall and kept going. Washington thought that the fortification could bring the British down. But it never happened. Instead, British warships from the New York Bay coast were able to make a large distance to destroy enough of the colonist’s cannons. Due to this problem, 4,000 men's from Howe’s were able to swiftly enter the Continental Fortification. Colonists threw their own musket up and scattered everywhere. There were only about 1,000 men went with Washington and while the British were on the tail of Washington’s troop. The thing that was the worst was that it was raining that day, making Washington’s men have less confident. Rain dripped from men's clothes, while many cannons were BOOM shooting at the soldiers of Washington. Ships were crashing the waves against Washington and his men. But mostly, Washington was ashamed of his battle plan thinking that he might of disappointed many patriots. It’s true that many colonist would've been disappointed-- a lot. Even though Washington´s thoughts were strong, Washington kept on getting chased or shot by the British soldiers until Washington crossed the East River and the Hudson River out of the state New York to New Jersey! What a defeat! The British then got hold of New York until the end of the Revolutionary War.
Chapter 6: Surprising Hessians
The Battle Of Trenton
The chase went on. The British with about 18,000 mens now chased Washington and his mens until they arrived in New Jersey. Finally, the British stopped chasing once it started to hail again and the British soldiers went to their fort nearby. Washington and his mens was tired, hungry, and scattered with burn marks on them. But then, Washington found out there were about 1,200 Hessians across the Delaware River. Hessians were known as “Germans.” The British had 30,000 Germans help them defeat the colonists. It´s was true that Washington thought if he could at least defeat 1,200 Hessians across the Delaware River, Washington could actually have more men fight with him. However, with hail and ice glaciers in the Delaware River, how could Washington possibly get past it?
The Surprising Plan
Would You Join? Or Not?
Washington remembered that his men were in a Continental Contract of ending on December 31. This could cause Washington to then would have no battle force to fight with. The only thing he could do was to raise the salary of his soldiers. Not many soldiers joined. But Washington begged that he would let them go in 6 weeks. Finally, Washington had some men raise their hand up. As a result, about 2,000 men joined with some prisoner Hessians who were forced to help. So now about 3,500 mens to fight with. That must of been good new for Washington but probably deep debt for Washington. Washington next plan was to travel to a nearby place couple miles away was a garrison in Princeton to fight.
Chapter 7: The Disappointment Of Cornwallis
The Battle of Princeton
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Washington found out that there was a nearby garrison in Princeton where two troops were standing guarding near Stony Brooks. Washington had enough men to get past the two small troops but instead, Washington knew there was always going to be a backup for the British. Probably because there is a garrison and garrison can sometime be places where many troops stay for a while. Washington did not exactly first leave directly to Princeton. He actually let his soldiers rest for the night. Washington must of been the most caring general during the Revolutionary War. No general has ever done that in the war yet until Washington.
The Cornered Plan
Chapter 8: A Complicated Battle…
The Battle of Brandywine
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After the victory of Princeton, The British seemed to stop fighting and traveled somewhere else. Probably to gather more allies and probably men. But they didn’t. On September 9, Washington and many other Continental officer met up and found out that Howe was heading to Philadelphia to capture the state capital. In addition to this, Howe and his men did not break off from Washington to stay warm and to be protected during the chase after Washington and his men before the Battle of Princeton. Even worse, Cornwallis escape led him to catch up with Howe and made a powerful force possibly enough to defeat the colonists. Washington did not had enough men on his side to beat Howe and Cornwallis. So some officer with powerful troops helped Washington. They were Stirling, Stephen, Sullivan, Wayne, Armstrong, but not Greene. Greene was not a officer. He was like a “second assistant general”. Washington and his officer helpers traveled to Philadelphia and went to somewhere the west of Dilworth to protect the capital from the British.
The Big Clash
On September 11, Howe and Cornwallis came in from Sconnelltown with 15,000 men down behind where the Continental troops were stationed on the coast of the Brandywine River. As a result, Washington could not hold the British back anymore and retreated while the six officers’ troop scattered into the British from everywhere. The officer troop clashed and was confused what to do but to shoot the British. Even the British soldiers were confused of how messed up Washington’s officer men came in. The two side in that battle was about to lose and be a draw when an unexpected surprise attack from Knyphausen came from the back with 5,000 men. Knyphausen was not from the British or the German. He was a general in Berlin payed to help the British fight. Knyphausen finished his final attack against the 6 officer troops swiftly and the British basically took control the capital of Philadelphia. But even after the loss of Brandywine, Benson Bobrick said, Washington still stated: "Despite the day's misfortune, I am pleased to announce that most of my men are in good spirits and still have the courage to fight the enemy another day".Washington could of meant that even though his men was defeated, Washington will still not give up.
Chapter 9: We’re getting chased again!
The Battle of Germantown
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This battle affected a lot of how the Revolutionary War flowed. After Washington was defeated at the battle of Brandywine, he eventually retreated back to a encampment in somewhere else in Philadelphia. However, Howe left about 3,000 men's in a garrison with many British soldiers stationed in it in Philadelphia. Washington thought of taking down the garrison, and running away as fast they can. Washington’s six friend officer agreed to help Washington. (Stifling, Stephen, Sullivan, Wayne, Armstrong, and Greene) But things didn’t go quite well as it did.
A Trap
On October 4,1777, Washington and his troop charged into the British garrison. Two militia troops from Wayne, Sullivan, and Stephen, charged into the garrison, meanwhile, Washington, Sullivan, and Greene came into action and charged right in the middle of Germantown. The British soldiers quickly came out of there garrison and charged everywhere. Probably still not ready and sleepy because of 5:00 a.m. Washington, Sullivan, and Greene wiped out fast at the guards and after destroyed the garrison. Everything was good, until, one of Armstrong soldier said, “Run!” What Armstrong mean was that this was a trap. Howe was trying to finish off Washington and his soldiers by trapping him. Quickly in action, Washington was able to run while Howe was chasing Washington again just like last time in the Long Island Battle. Howe stopped chasing and went through another path. Strange. Washington was able to get the Philadelphia capital back while stopping at Valley Forge.
Chapter 10: Disappearing Men
Camping Out and Climate
After the long chase from Howe, Washington seemed to be ended up in Valley Forge. It was very cold and snowy during those days. So Washington was in need to keep warm instead of traveling for miles across snow. Washington got to live in a nice stone house while his soldiers had to make their own out of wood. As a result, colonists were protesting about how Washington got all the good warmth and equipment and they did not. Washington was scared that he was going to lose men. And he did.
Malaria, Hunger, and Suffer
The soldiers were so mad but some of them started to die out from malaria. Some soldiers deserted from Washington. Some suffered to death, or hunger. By the end of a week, Washington lost about 500 men. This can actually affect how Washington is feeling. As you can see. Many soldiers are dying but that could affect of the colonists from joining. Washington could do only one thing. Was to make everyone build tents and huddle together. Many more men died but at least better this time.
Chapter 11: Four Powerful United Team V.s. Three
The Siege of Yorktown(The Last and final battle)
News came from the colonists later that the British was going to capture Yorktown in VA from starting at Wilmington. Washington received the news and found out that the British was forming a large ally with the Great Britain, Loyalists(British), Hessen Kassel , and Ansbach. Sir Henry Clinton had 7,000 men sam with Cornwallis with 7,000 men so they totaled together about 14,000 men! There were 25 big ships and 63 small ships on the Chesapeake Bay. Graves was a naval captain from Britain too and was captain of ships. Washington was very shocked of how much Britain had gained their power but Washington also needed to. But who? You guess who. Think of the French and Indian War. If say the French and Indian, you’re correct! The British had taken their land making the French and Indian wanting to get revenge. Eventually, the powerful French general Comte de Rochambeau, has 9,500 men, 90 cannons, and 36 big ships waiting on the bay of New York. Washington cam with 6,500 men with 60 cannons. It seems to be a very hard battle to beat against each other.
The battle and surrender of the British
While the first move was for Washington to meet up with the French in Princeton in the night of September 27, 1781 after they traveled from Rhode Island with their large ships. Another french general called de Barres, moved the ships close to Yorktown. Washington and Rochambeau kept on moving down the states until they reached Yorktown. It must of been very tiring walking through states! Meanwhile, the British were having a hard time getting through the river bay because of the ships the French blocked with that then shot cannons killing many British soldiers. The British had to made a delay detour near Charlottesville and walk around the river. But the French ship was still able to shoot couple shots at the British soldier again. It seems like the British was more likely to lose because of the death advantage. During that time, another battle was going on with two ships, Graves v.s. The French De Grasse. De Grasse was able to sink Graves’s ship and continue onto Yorktown. It must of been a big clash when all the British and ships from two sides met up at Yorktown. Washington had so much faith in himself to win because Yorktown was in the county of where he was born. Westmoreland County. Benjamin Franklin was able to recruit more soldiers to support Washington until on October 19, the British completely surrendered. That was when United States of America was born.
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Chapter 12:
The Half-Working United States
Treaty of Paris
Washington knew that he must sign a peace treaty with the French and British so they won’t fight anymore for territory. King George III and Washington with Benjamin Franklin signed the Treaty of Paris on september 3, 1783, so all country shall have their own independence. King George III, Rochambeau, and Washington signed and was peaceful
The Government and The Constitution
The victory for the Washington and the colonists was like the most humongous dream that came to life. A new country was born as the United States and the British was away from United States leaving Washington and the colonists peacefully. On the other hand, what happened when Howe and Cornwallis say to the King that they surrendered? King George III actually kicked both of the general out of their jobs and never to serve in the British military ever again. But back in the United States, Washington and the founding fathers met up thinking, “We started a new country, but in need of equal government.” They must've been thinking that the United States needed a new government that can make colonists and the delegate government have equal rights. The Founding Fathers thought of making a government with three branches, making all of each stage have the same power. The U.S Government = Legislative Branch = Judicial Branch = Executive Branch. The Founding Fathers had to keep this government a long lasting time and approved. The Founding Fathers came up with a speech for the colonists and the U.S. Government, the Constitution. Many delegates from different colonies met up in Philadelphia. Washington presented the Constitution to the government from each colony. Benjamin and James luckily finished the Constitution before Washington presented. A quite amazing fact was that when Washington said that they needed a president, about 70% of the room delegates chose Washington. That's was how Washington became the 1st president of the United States. Saying that, Washington was the 1st president to be elected by the U.S. Government. But why did the government choose Washington as the president that fast? We historians don't know but probably because of Washington's daring moves and bold thinking.
Chapter 13- Fixing Up Hamilton
Trading Supplies- 1st Term
Washington went into his office in the Continental Congress with Alexander Hamilton as the Secretary of Treasure with Thomas Jefferson as the Secretary of State, and Henry Knox as the Secretary of War. In 1789, Hamilton said that they should start the economy of trading between jobs. But farmers protested against Hamilton because they might lose more supplies and in need of money. Washington could only agree with Hamilton hoping maybe the United States and become a more powerful nation. It must of been hard for Washington to choose between the two sides of the colonists farmer or Hamilton idea. Washington had to probably choose Hamilton because of how the Constitution must be followed correctly. Also Thomas Jefferson kind of urged Washington to pick Hamilton idea.
National Bank-1st Term
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Washington was thinking he made the right choice with the thinking when Hamilton said that they should make a national bank that can keep everybody money safe. But some of the colonists protested against the idea of Hamilton. Hamilton thought that probably everybody was starting become rich and powerful, and were in need of protection of their money so no one would illegally steal. But many colonists protested that idea because it was a National Bank. Colonists did not trust the bank to protect the 13 colonies money. The northern business people usually supported that idea. But the southern farmers did not. Business people had a lot of trouble keeping their money all right so having a bank will safely take their money in or out. Farmers were the opposite not liking this idea of putting their money into the National Bank and taking them in or out because farmers might lose have not have their money well protected then the business peoples. The thing hard for Washington was that he wanted to make all of the people happy in the 13 colonies. It was weird for Washington how the farmers protested every single Hamilton idea while the business people were in greed to support the idea. But by the end of 1792, Washington just supported Hamilton’s idea and the business actually worked out helping the nation of United States grow. But that year was sad, in the middle of 1792, Washington’s mother and his wife Mary Washington died. Washington was quite mourning about their death especially his mother. Washington’s mother actually told Washington or suggested if that idea was good or not.
Chapter 14: America is Threatened and In Danger
Terrorists Takeover
Washington finished his 1st term, but since mostly everybody thought that Washington had the most experience as being the 1st president. It must of been weird for Washington and the government to have a very quick election and already officially make Washington president again. 2nd term was actually harder for Washington to take care of then the 1st term. The French Revolution was beginning to rise. The terrorists in France had actually executed the king and queen in France and had full power of France. It was probably worse when actually the terrorists started to start up a war battle between the British and threaten the United States.
The French Revolution to Jay’s Treaty
In 1973, the French and British went to war against each other. This made America in danger. Since after the Revolutionary War from 1775-1783, there were some British forts stationed near the Ohio River Valley. The British made a promise to move the forts out after the Revolutionary War. But they never did. It was probably that the British wanted to still keep a close eye on the United States or for the French to have their weapons. Both side of the French and British threatened Washington that they were going to burn the American Cargo ship down that can actually destroy the growth of America’s economy. Washington was very frightened by the manner of the French, and to make the matter worse, the French ordered one of the French representatives, Edmond Genet, who use to support the United States, now to persuade many people of the United States to betray the government and Washington to throw over both of them. If that happened, the French would probably actually takeover United States then into the French’s country. Washington after sended one of his most trusted friend John Jay, to go to the French government in 1793 and make a treaty called the Jay’s Treaty, for the French and the British to have peace between them. Jay in 1794, came back to United States, saying the British agreed while the French had a hard time to put a agreement. The French representative and Washington debated against each other until Washington and the French representative finally signed and had peace from each other.
Whiskey Rebellion
Washington’s problems were not over yet. In Pennsylvania, many citizens were protesting against the taxes of the whiskey and the promise. Back during the Revolutionary War, the government promised that to give every single participant in the revolutionary War as a soldier to earn a whiskey. Washington in 1797, sended 12,000 soldiers to Pennsylvania to wipe out completely the promise. But on March 4, 1797, Washington ended his presidency. Many of his friends pushed him to help more but Washington said sometimes people need to take a break. Washington stepped down and let one of his friend John Adams, to be president.
Chapter 15: All Because of That Weather
Retirement
Washington had quite a peaceful life going back to Mount Vernon to live. When the people said quite, I mean that it wasn’t the most peaceful. Slaves and many other builders and servants that lived at Washington’s house refused to pay the rent that the servants should actually pay. The slaves were betraying Washington, running away through the forest. Due to this, Washington was losing a lot of money. Washington put these thoughts on the side and in 1799, Washington began actually serving in a military service called the U.S Army. John Adams invited Washington to train the soldiers to be a better and stronger men. Washington stopped serving the U.S Army when his health was weak.
Death
Washington traveled back to Mount Vernon in 1999 to check on the plantation. But it was very weird how Washington did not even bother about the weather around him. Washington was checking the plantation each day for a week with no jacket and hat every single day while it was raining and kind of snowing. Washington health gotten worse each day as he gone by. Then one day, Washington lost his voice and was too tired and had a fever. The servants called the doctors to check what’s with Washington. They quickly let blood out of Washington’s arm thinking it could save him but too much blood was poured out of Washington. About half of his body! Washington began to receive many diseases and the doctors failed to heal him. By the time of 10p.m, George Washington died at the age of 67, December 14, 1799, saying “Tis’ well” Probably to have everybody to have hope and good times.
Chapter 16-Conclusion-Cherry Tree
The Tale of The Tree
Washington, when he was young, many people thought he was wise because of this story. It was not sure to be true or not by the historians. But the story was like this. Washington was probably one of a foolish child. He liked to play and discover many new things. But Washington can take it too far to being naughty. But not on this day. Washington was playing around when his father came home and gave him a small axe to discover with “ My son, discover and find new things about this axe” Well, Washington discovered it in a naughty way making his father furious. Washington took the axe out of the house and was eager to do something with it. What was it? It was obvious Washington was going to cut a tree down. But which one? Washington actually had to pick the cherry tree, which was his father’s favorite. Washington eagerly cut down the cherry tree in seconds and it fell. When Washington was eager to go home what he discovered about the axe, his father was angrily complaining and asking who has cut down his favorite cherry tree. The whole point of this tale was that Washington wasn’t like most kids, where they lie and cheat. Washington actually went to his father and directly said, “It was me who has cut down your favorite tree, I can’t tell no lie pa.” His father wasn’t angry anymore, except he said, “You’ve finally discovered something truly special”. 
Conclusion
The cherry tree story was to suppose to teach many people not to lie and be brave to tell the truth. Washington action and choices during his adulthood actually affected with his childhood story Washington battle plan and bravery, for example, Washington was at the Battle of Long Island, Washington knew he had to retreat but he did not like giving up and wanted to fight, but that was a bad choice. The story connects the thinking of Washington to be brave and not to be scared. But still, Washington was actually naughty still today, and he moved to New York, for almost a year before presidency, where there were less trees. It was a good choice for Washington to move too. Luckily, there were no cherry tree for George Washington. Do you have a childhood story that affected how you think and do today?
Glossary A-Z
Words A-Z to People A-Z
Words A-Z
Colonist-People that lived during the American Revolution and the Revolutionary War
Continental Fortification- Where colonists soldiers stationed at a well protected place
Continental Training-Where many Continental soldiers are trained by their officer or general
Delegates-People that usually support their side as politics
Founding Fathers- Important people that signed and presented the Declaration of Independence
Garrison-Places where troops are stationed and rest.
Patriot Spy- Patriots, known as people against the King, but spying on the British and reporting news to their sides
Peace Treaty- A treaty that separates peace between different sides so they promise to not fight each other
Private Tutors- During the American Revolution, many tutors were teachers but they homeschool kids except they sometime can be babysitters
Revolutionary War- The war after the Declaration of Independence between the British and the British colonies
Rivals- Enemies that have always hated each other. For example, Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton were rivals.
Slaughtered- Meaning killing a group of people badly
Surveyor- People that measures and makes map of the land during the American Revolution
Terrorists- People that are independent and basically destroy and take over their own side and make massive destruction. This happens usually with the government problem
People A-Z
Adam Stephen- Adam was a Scottish doctor and a military officer when he first arrived in North America serving under George Washington during the French and Indian War.
Alexander Hamilton- Alex was a statesman and a founding father of the Declaration of Independence and a delegate of the U.S. Constitution
Ansbach. Sir Henry Clinton- He was a politician and a officer before the Revolutionary War. He was best known as a general of the British.
Anthony Wayne- Anthony was a statesmen, army officer, and a representative to the United States House of Representatives. Anthony was also a militia general and a major role during the Revolutionary War
Baron Cornwallis- A well British general that was known best during the Siege of Yorktown with battling against Washington and the French
Benjamin Franklin- Ben was a very important person during the American Revolution. He was a founding father of the Declaration of Independence, a author of the U.S. Constitution, and an important scientist that discovered more about energy and gravity
Comte de Rochambeau- He helped a lot with the 13 colonies and gave the colonists their own right to be independent from the King. He was also an important general during the Revolutionary War.
French De Grasse- Grasse was a boat commander and was a officer in the French and Indian War also he was best known in the battle on Chesapeake Bay before he surrender at the battle of Yorktown.
Henry Knox- Henry was a military officer who helped during the Revolutionary War to fight. Henry was also after the U.S. Constitution a Secretary of War.
John Adams- John was a founding father and a author of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution and the 2nd president of the United States
John Armstrong- He was a engineer and a soldier also a major role as a general during the American Revolutionary War. He was also a delegate to the Continental Congress.
John Sullivan- John was a officer in the Revolutionary War, later, he was a general in the Siege of Yorktown and also a delegate to the Continental Congress.
John Tyler- John was a general and a officer during the Revolutionary War. John was the tenth president and slight tenth vice president due to the quick death of William Henry Harrison
King George III- King George was a King of Britian, also a prince elector of Brunswick Luneburg in the Holy Roman Empire until he became a Monarch of Hanover. King George was also took place of causing the Revolutionary War and colonists protesting acts.
Lord Stirling- Lord Stirling, known as William Alexander, he was a bridgar general of the Revolutionary War, also an heir to the Earl of Stirling
Nathanael Greene- Greene was a lieutenant friend to George Washington. He was an officer and general leading a strong troop through many battles. Greene was best known in the battle of Brandywine.
Thomas Graves- Thomas was an officer and commander on the British during the Revolutionary War. He was also a governor of the British Newfoundland.
Thomas Jefferson- Thomas took a major role during the American Revolution. He was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence and a governor of the House of Representatives.
Wilhelm Knyphausen-Wilhelm was a general of the Hessen Kassel and later helped the British fight in the Revolutionary War.
William Howe- Howe was a officer, commander-in-chief, and a general during the Revolutionary War on the British side. He had a powerful force and rich family that made him a 5th Viscount KB.
Sources to learn more
Websites Sources
Wikipedia.org
You can learn more at this website about anything you want to learn about. Many subjects, topics, and other biography are stored with information in the Wikipedia
History.com
This fun exciting website can lead to many history in our old time all the way up to the ancient time.
History Central
This website usually give quizzes and articles for you about the history of our past. Many biography journal stories are also in the website ready to be read by you!
Book Sources
Fight For Freedom
A amazing book full of all of the battles of the Revolutionary War. Fun Facts are added in for you to discover unbelievable facts!
American Revolution
It’s all in here. The whole history of the American Revolution starting from the Roanoke colony to the Revolutionary War.
American Revolutionary War Series
This serie contains many amount of information of many helpful resources and people that fought or did during the American Revolutionary War. Tons of fact to learn about!
