Early Life

George Washington was born on February 22, 1732, in Westmoreland County, Virginia. He was the eldest of six children in a wealthy family. He received a basic education and was trained in surveying.

American Revolutionary War

Washington played a key role in the American Revolutionary War. He was appointed as the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army in 1775 and led the colonies to victory against the British during the war.

Presidency

In 1789, George Washington was elected as the first President of the United States. He served two terms and set many precedents for the office, including the two-term limit that was followed until Franklin D. Roosevelt's presidency.

Legacy

Washington's leadership and influence were instrumental in the formation of the United States as a new nation. He is revered for his integrity, leadership, and commitment to the ideals of liberty and democracy.

Study Questions

Where and when was George Washington born?
What role did George Washington play in the American Revolutionary War?
When was George Washington elected as the first President of the United States?
What are some of the precedents set by George Washington during his presidency?
What is George Washington's legacy?

◂Social Studies Worksheets and Study Guides Fifth Grade. Northeastern Region US

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Northeastern Region US

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Northeastern Region US

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Northeastern Region US

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Northeastern Region US

The resources above cover the following skills:

National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies (NCSS)

TIME, CONTINUITY, AND CHANGE

SOCIAL STUDIES PROGRAMS SHOULD INCLUDE EXPERIENCES THAT PROVIDE FOR THE STUDY OF THE PAST AND ITS LEGACY.

KNOWLEDGE - Learners will understand:

The origins and influences of social, cultural, political, and economic systems.

PEOPLE, PLACES, AND ENVIRONMENTS

SOCIAL STUDIES PROGRAMS SHOULD INCLUDE EXPERIENCES THAT PROVIDE FOR THE STUDY OF PEOPLE, PLACES, AND ENVIRONMENTS.

KNOWLEDGE - Learners will understand:

Concerts such as: location, region, place, and migration, as well as human and physical systems.

The concept of regions identifies links between people in different locations according to specific criteria (e.g., physical, economic, social, cultural, or religious).

Patterns of demographic and political change, and cultural diffusion in the past and present (e.g., changing national boundaries, migration, and settlement, and the diffusion of and changes in customs and ideas).

PROCESSES - Learners will be able to:

Ask and find answers to geographic questions related to regions, nations, and the world in the past and present.

National Center for History in Schools (NCHS)

World History Content Standards

Era 6: The Emergence of the First Global Age, 1450-1770

Economic, political, and cultural interrelations among peoples of Africa, Europe, and the Americas, 1500-1750.

The student understands how states and peoples of European descent became dominant in the Americas between the 16th and 18th centuries.