George Washington and the Revolution
George Washington was a part of God's plan for a new country. What he did influenced what America has become. He laid the foundation for presidents to come, and built this country on solid Christian principles.
George Washington was born February 22, 1732. His family lived on a few farms on the Potomac River. George was a strong boy. He could ride a horse and shoot a gun by age 10.
When George was ten his older brother Lawrence came home from Europe where he was being educated. George liked Lawrence and Lawrence liked George. They had many good times together.
When George was 11 his father died, then 9 years later Lawrence died. These were very hard times for George.
When George was old enough he became a soldier. George fought in the French and Indian war. George was a brave soldier and was greatly respected.
After the British won the French and Indian war, they made new laws for the colonists. The......
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