Bibliograph

George Washington, hero of the American Revolution, Molly Aloian

Type

Label

George Washington, hero of the American Revolution, Molly Aloian

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 46) and index

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

George Washington

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

792881600

Responsibility statement

Molly Aloian

Series statement

Understanding the American Revolution

Sub title

hero of the American Revolution

Summary

Examines the life of George Washington, "father of his country," with a focus on his military leadership during the Revolutionary War and his role and legacy as first President of the United States

Table Of Contents

Introduction : Thirteen Colonies -- Britain has the final say -- American victory -- The early years : Washington's ancestors arrive in America -- Early childhood -- Getting hired -- Disease and death -- Married to Martha -- Early Military Pursuits : Land wars -- Colonel Washington -- George and general braddock -- Leadership and the Revolutionary War : Opposing independence? -- The Intolerable Acts -- Supporting the war -- Boston to New York -- Retreat from New York -- France steps in -- Resigning from the army -- Mr. President : Unstable government -- President of the United States -- Debts and taxes -- Bill of rights -- Neutral in foreign affairs -- Federalists and Republicans -- Only the best -- Final days: Farewell -- The simple life -- Death of a president -- Forever first

Target audience

juvenile

Classification