George Washington (unit 3 sac 2) Flashcards
(10 cards)
George Washington roles
(3 points)
Commander-in-Cheif of Continental Army - June 1775
1st President of US 1789-1797
Chairman of Philadelphia convention
George Washington actions
(3 points)
Led crossing of Delaware/Battle of Trenton (Dec 25th 1776)
Led combined force of 17,000 troops in Yorktown
Surrendered his military command (after treaty signed)
George Washington ideals
(3 points)
Natural rights
Federalist
Stoicism
How did George Washington create change?
Battles of trenton + saratoga boosted morale, increased enlistments, gained allies
How did George Washington compromise on revolutionary ideals?
although he supported the virginia plan (as he was virginian), he agreed to the Great Compromise
George Washington classes
(2 points)
Virginian slave owner
Rich white man
What challenges did George Washington face?
(3 points)
potential mutiny of soldiers in Newburgh - gave speech known as ‘Newburgh address’, spoke about economic state and loyalty, halted immediate rebellion (March 15th, 1783)
Lacked professional army, weapons, food, and numbers during war
Came out of retirement after Shays rebellion
How did George Washington consolidate the power of the new regime?
(3 points)
Secured French support in Battle of Saratoga
Stepping down from military made him favourable, represented non-tyrannical gov
Helped build policies for new regime at Philadelphia convention (endorsed constitution)
3 George Washington quotes
“I have grown gray in your service and now find myself growing blind.” (March 15th, 1783)
“you will render that service to the cause of liberty”
“government by which our lives, liberties, and properties will be secured.”
2 Interpretation quotes on George Washington
“With regard to military discipline, I may safely say that no such thing existed”. – Baron von Steuben (talk abt how Washington changed the military)
“he would be the greatest man in the world” - king george
