GEORGE WASHINGTON

BIRTH

CHILDHOOD

• At 14 he planned on joining the navy but stayed home to be with his mother.
• At 16 he became educated with basics at that time.
• At 22 he advanced in the military ranks during the French and Indian war.

EDUCATION

• George Washington's education resulted in a process of close study and imitation of the Virginia elites.
• This informal education helped to shape Washington's perceptions about the world and ultimately provided him with both self discipline and social grace, scales that helped him in polite society.

CAREER

• Was a surveyor

ROLE DURING AMERICAN REVOLUTION

• Leaded military and political role

WHAT HE DID AFTER

• He retired to Mount Vernon
• In summer of 1786 Washington participated in a constitutional convention
• Was then elected as president of convention
• then elected as president of USA in 1789
• He retired in 1797

DEATH