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Sarah Albee - George Washington: The First President

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The life of George Washington is introduced in this early reader biography. After General Washington led the American colonists to victory in the Revolutionary War, everyone thought he should become the first president of the United States. Washington would turn out to be a strong leader and a wise president. Beginning readers will learn about the milestones in George Washingtons life in this Level Two I Can Read biography, which combines a traditional, illustrated narrative with historical illustrations at the back of book-complete with a timeline, illustrations, and interesting facts about the United States first president. Kids will learn about George Washingtons spy ring, and how one of his dogs was named Sweetlips! George Washington: The First President is a Level Two I Can Read, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help.

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George Washington The First President - photo 1
In 1776 colonists in America declared indepen - photo 2
In 1776 colonists in America declared independence from Britain The two - photo 3
In 1776 colonists in America declared independence from Britain The two - photo 4
In 1776 colonists in America declared independence from Britain The two - photo 5

In 1776, colonists in America
declared independence from Britain.
The two sides fought a war called
the American Revolution.

George Washington was the general who led the American army He was brave - photo 6

George Washington was the general
who led the American army.
He was brave, honest, and fair.
The war lasted eight years.
The Americans finally won.

America was a new country But who would lead it Everyone knew the answer - photo 7

America was a new country!
But who would lead it?
Everyone knew the answer:
George Washington, of course.
Should he be a king?
Should he be a president?

But George shocked everyone He did not want to be a king He did not want - photo 8

But George shocked everyone.
He did not want to be a king.
He did not want to be a president.
I retire, he said.

In England King George was shocked In France King Louis was shocked - photo 9

In England, King George was shocked.

In France, King Louis was shocked.

Everyone was shocked No one gave up power by choice But George - photo 10

Everyone was shocked.
No one gave up power by choice!
But George Washington did.
Who was this man who said no thanks?

George was born in Virginia in 1732 When George was eleven his father - photo 11

George was born in Virginia in 1732.
When George was eleven,
his father died.
George was close to
his half- brother, Lawrence.

When George was nineteen Lawrence died George inherited a big farm It - photo 12

When George was nineteen,
Lawrence died.
George inherited a big farm.
It was called Mount Vernon.
America was still part of Britain.

The French and British both wanted more land in North America Young George - photo 13

The French and British both wanted
more land in North America.
Young George was sent west
to claim more land for Great Britain.
With no roads, George traveled
by horse, by raft, and on foot.
But when he finally arrived,
French soldiers were already there.
They refused to leave.
George returned to Virginia.
He wrote about his trip.

The French king was not happy He wanted that land for France The French - photo 14
The French king was not happy He wanted that land for France The French - photo 15

The French king was not happy.
He wanted that land for France.
The French and British went to war.
Some native people sided with France,
so British colonists called it
the French and Indian War.

Young George was made a major He and his men fought bravely on the side of - photo 16

Young George was made a major.
He and his men fought bravely
on the side of Great Britain.
After many years, Great Britain won.
But the war had been expensive.

When he was twenty- six George met Martha Custis She was barely five feet - photo 17

When he was twenty- six,
George met Martha Custis.
She was barely five feet tall.
He was nearly six foot three.

Martha was a rich widow George was brave and handsome She had two small - photo 18

Martha was a rich widow.
George was brave and handsome.
She had two small children.
He loved children.
They got married.

The British wanted the colonists to help pay for the French and Indian war - photo 19

The British wanted the colonists to help
pay for the French and Indian war.
The British raised taxes.
They passed unfair laws.
(At least the Americans thought so.)

Finally the colonists had enough Thats why the revolution began Thats - photo 20

Finally, the colonists had enough.
Thats why the revolution began.
Thats when Washington took command.

British soldiers were well trained They wore fine red coats American - photo 21

British soldiers were well trained.
They wore fine red coats.
American soldiers were untrained.
They wore shabby uniforms.

With some help from the French the Americans won many battles The British - photo 22

With some help from the French,
the Americans won many battles.
The British surrendered.
General George Washington was
the most famous man in America.

George helped create a plan for a new government It was called the - photo 23

George helped create a plan
for a new government.
It was called the Constitution.
People begged George not to retire.
At last, he agreed to be President.

George had to figure out how to lead a new country I walk on untrodden - photo 24

George had to figure out
how to lead a new country.
I walk on untrodden ground,
he said.
Martha became the first First Lady.

George chose smart people to help him Together they formed a government - photo 25
George chose smart people to help him Together they formed a government - photo 26

George chose smart people
to help him.
Together they formed a government.
The new Congress made wise laws.
New coins were minted.
A new country was created.

Everyone begged George to run for president a second time He served four - photo 27

Everyone begged George
to run for president a second time.

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