George Washington played a central role in the founding of the United States. He was first Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War, leading the army to victory over the British and helping the colonies gain independence. Washington was then the first President of the United States, helping to establish the structure and traditions of the new democratic government. As President, he stopped the Whiskey Rebellion and showed the authority of the federal government. Washington also set a precedent of only serving two terms as President that subsequent leaders followed. He had a significant impact on inspiring future generations. Overall, George Washington made crucial contributions during the Revolutionary War and as the first President that cemented his importance in American history.

1. George Washington
By
Joe Bernal
Period 1
11/15/12

2. One of the most important men
throughout history was George
Washington. He isn't nicknamed
"Father of His Country" for nothing.

3. The reason he got this nickname was
because he played a central and critical
role in the founding of the United
States. Although, there are other
important reasons for why George
Washington was an important man in
history.

4. George Washington was historically
significant because he was
Commander-in-Chief of the Continental
Army, he was the first president of the
United States, and he affected future
generations.

5. One major reason why George
Washington was historically significant
is because he was the Commander-in-
Chief of the Continental Army.

6. Because of Washington's abilities as a
commander, we were able to win the
Revolutionary War. Without
Washington's help, we probably would
have lost the war.

7. As a result, we would have never
gained American Independence without
his aid in the war. This shows why
George Washington played a crucial
role in the Revolutionary War.

8. Another major reason why George
Washington was historically significant
is because he was the first president of
the U.S.

9. As the first president of the U.S., he
helped establish modern democracy.
He also stopped the continuing of the
Whiskey Rebellion by leading federal
troops against it.

10. By doing so, he showed that the federal
government is not a force to be dealt
with. This shows how George
Washington was important as the first
president of the U.S.

11. The last major reason for why
George Washington was historically
significant is because of how he
affected future generations. While
Washington was president, he denied a
third term of presidency.

12. By doing so, the presidents that came
after him followed his example of
saying to no great power and took only
two terms of presidency.

13. Washington also set a good example
for future people to be inspired to be
like him. This shows how Washington
had a great impact on future
generations.

14. I believe that George Washington
was a very historically significant man.
Some examples of his historical
significance would be when he helped
win the Revolutionary War , establish
modern democracy, and the amount of
time a president can keep his title.

15. As a result, George Washington is a
name that will be remembered as the
man who was of great importance.
Without him,we would not have
American independence and our lives
today would be different in many ways.

16. George Washington was a man of
great integrity, intelligence, loyalty and
he is a great example of a good
American citizen.

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