Contributor: Nichole Brooker. Lesson ID: 11060
George Washington is known as the father of America. That's a lot of children! He was an amazing general and a humble man. His face is everywhere, from money to Mt. Rushmore! Learn more now!
The voting process was slightly different in 1789 than now, but that is still quite a feat! Find out what other contributions Mr. Washington lent to the history of the United States!
George Washington's life and contributions to U.S. history.
List the facts you already know about George Washington. (No Googling!).
George Washington was America's first president. You probably already knew that, but you may not have known that HE decided to only serve for two terms, which set the precedent of a two-term limit.
Watch the following video to learn more.
Now that you have learned some interesting facts about Mr. Washington, get ready to do some writing in the Got It? section!