Chapter 11 - George Washington Flashcards
1
Q
Name 3 details of background.
A
- From Virginia, moved to live with his brother Lawrence
- Trained to be a surveyor
- Inherited his brothers land at age 20 when he died
2
Q
Who did he marry?
A
He married Martha Dandridge who owned a huge plantation. He became very rich.
3
Q
What was he a member of?
A
The Virginia Assembly, and he later attended the first and second Continental Congress in Philidelphia.
4
Q
What was he appointed?
A
Comander-in-chief of the Continental Army.
5
Q
What happened during winter?
A
The American Army trained with Washington and Prussian Officer Fredrick Von Steuben. This was the turning lint in the war as they became good enough to beat the British.
6
Q
How did it end?
A
Washington beat General Cornwallis in Yorktown on October 19th 1781. The treaty of Paris was signed and it ended.
