George Washington

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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.

In just 50 minutes you will:
   • 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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