George washington revolutionary war biography projects

George Washington was a beloved leader and outstanding citizen.

This lesson will focus on Washington’s military service and presidency.  You may also wish to refer back to the introductory lesson, George Washington and the Cherry Tree, covering his boyhood and other basic facts.

Read the following sections:

Suggestions

• Map the following (you’ll find mapping resources below):
• Find out who the Hessians were.
• Tell the story of Washington’s Christmas gift to the country.
• Draw a picture of Washington’s troops crossing the Delaware as described in the story.  Compare your illustration with the famous painting, Washington Crossing the Delaware by Emanuel Leutze (see below).
• Learn more about Cornwallis.
• Read more about the Battle of Princeton.
• Find out how a cannon works.
• The Revolutionary War spanned eight years.  Create a timeline showing the major events.  You’ll find helps below.
• More about George