George Washington, 1st U.S. President, is born

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  Lesson 1: What Are the Qualities of a Good Military Leader?

  What qualities made George Washington an effective military leader? How were the responsibilities of the Commander-in-Chief affected by conditions during the Revolutionary War?

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  Lesson 2: Powers and Problems

  Students examine Washington's ability to handle a wide range of problems during his time as Commander-in-chief.

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  Lesson 3: Leadership in Victory and Defeat

  In this lesson, students examine Washington as a military leader and explore some of the difficulties he faced during the Revolutionary War.

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  Lesson 4: Leadership in Victory: One Last Measure of the Man

  It was almost expected in the world of the late 18th century that the leader of a great military victory would be amply rewarded. But Washington refused any such reward. in this lesson, students examine Washington's resolve to refuse power in exchange for his leadership.

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  Picturing First Families

  Students gain an understanding of the significant role the First Family plays in representing the nation.

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