George Washington: The Founding Father of the US Constitution
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50Minutes.com provides a clear and engaging analysis of George Washington. Recognised as one of the founding fathers of the United States of America, George Washington was the country’s first president and his actions have shaped its fate ever since. From the Seven Years’ War against the French to the definition of American protectionism, right up to the development of the Constitution and the creation of US federal institutions, he laid the foundations for the values and identity of the country that are still in force today.
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• Understand more about the political, economic and social context of George Washington’s time
• Learn more about the life of the first American president and why he was elected
• Analyse the actions taken by George Washington during his two terms in office and the impact they had on the future of the United States
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George Washington
Key information
Birth: 22 February 1732 in Pope’s Creek (Virginia)
Death: 14 December 1799 in Mount Vernon (Virginia)
Political party: Leaned towards Hamiltonian federalism
Election dates:
4 February 1789, first term
13 February 1793, second term
Office term: 7 years
Main contributions:
The US Constitution
The implementation of federal power and the presidential function
Diplomatic protectionism
Introduction
George Washington, the first president of the United States, is a crucial figure. His name is known by all thanks to the federal capital which bears his name. His face is familiar from the US dollar bills and his statue on Mount Rushmore (South Dakota).
One US dollar bill, 2003.
Recognized as one of the Founding Fathers of the United States of America, he participated in the birth of a nation. From the Seven Years’ War against the French (1756-1763) and the War of Independence against the British (1775-1783), to the definition of American protectionism, the drafting of the Constitution for the creation of federal government bodies, he was at the heart of the values and identity of the country, which still benefits from his legacy today. Deeply engaged in his time, he was faced with the emergence of major issues in the history of the United States, both internal, such as relations with the Native Americans and the issue of slavery, and external, such as diplomatic policy with Europe.
Biography
George Washington by Gilbert Stuart, 1797.
Youth
George Washington was born on 22 February 1732 in Pope’s Creek in Westmoreland Country in the state of Virginia. His father, Augustine