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In 1749, Washington was appointed as surveyor for Culpepper County, Virginia after a trek for Lord Fairfax into the Blue Ridge Mountains. He was in the military from 1752-8 before being elected to the Virginia House of Burgesses in 1759. He spoke against Britain's policies and became a leader in the Association. From 1774-5 he attended both Continental Congresses. He led the Continental Army from 1775-1783 during the American Revolution. He then became the president of the Constitutional Convention in 1787.
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CoachWashington was the commander-in-chief of the colonial forces during the entire Revolutionary War. Not only did he conduct the war, but he also had to work constantly with the colonial governments to get supplies and men for his army.
After war ended he was active in getting the new constitution written and getting the new federal government set up and running.
Before he became active in the pre-revolutionary congresses, he was a large-scale planter, a surveyor and military officer.
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What year did George Washington become the king?
George Washington became the President of the United States, not its king.
What where George Washington's major contributions after the Revolutionary War?
George Washington served as the president of the Constitutional Convention and became the first president of the United States of America. Ironically, after the Revolutionary War was over, he was offered the chance to become king. He declined, citing he had just fought a war to overthrow one despot, and he didn't want the distinction of becoming another one.
Who was the president who commanded the continental army in the revolution war?
George Washington Commanded the Continental Armies, but he did not become the President until after the war.
What were George Washington's roles as a founding father?
His role as a founding father was to become the first president of the united Staets.
Were the authors of the US Constitution upper class members?
Yes, they were. The only one who was not from the upper class was George Washington. So much so, that the requirements to be president were lowered, so Washington could become the President
