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Presidential Outline Assignment for Advanced Placement United States History
Akira Westbrooks
Mr. Bruns
A.P.U.S.H, A1
10/15/12

Presidential Outline Assignment for Advanced Placement United States History

* Presidential Background * Full name: * George Washington * Birth and Death Dates: * February 22 1732 - December 14, 1799 * Educational and occupational background of the President * George Washington had a very small educational background, he received his primary education at a church yard school that was nearby and was later sent to a boarding school where he took an interest in practical things such as “how to count one's goods and how to be a gentleman farmer” but he did not excel in reading or language. * George Washington’s first job was as a land surveyor, which enabled him to buy land. After the death of his older brother he was asked to take his position as adjutant general of the colony. His main responsibility was overseeing the militia of the districts and with this experience, a year later he served as a colonel in the French and Indian War. By the late 1700's he gained ample amounts of recognition for his militia experience and was appointed military advisor for New York, defending it from British attack. Weeks later, the Second Continental Congress appointed him Commander-in-Chief of the entire military * Terms of Office: * Two: (1789-1793), (1793-1797) * Prominent Issues In Each Election: * Prominent Issues in the first election (1789- 1793): Framing a New Government Building and expanding America Opponents for Office. * Prominent Issues of the 2nd Election: (1793- 1797) Establishing a National Sovereignty Neutrality Opponents for Office * First Term Opponent: John Adams, J. Jay, R.H. Harrison, J. Rutledge, J. Hancock, G. Clinton, S. Huntingdon, J. Milton, J. Armstrong, B. Lincoln, E. Telfair * Second Term Opponents: John Adams, G. Clinton, Thomas Jefferson, A. Burr * Political Party of President * Federalist * Major domestic

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