Important People Themes
The Father of Our Country
My Book About George Washington
Read the information about George Washington. Cut on the lines, put the pages
in correct order, and staple. You may color the illustrations.
My Book
About
G e o r g e Wa s h i n g t o n
Name ___________________________________________
George Washington was born on February 22, 1732, in Virginia. America
was still a colony of England then.
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My Book About
George Washington (cont.)
George Washington learned to be a surveyor. He traveled into the
wilderness to measure the land and make maps.
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George Washington’s home was a farm called Mount Vernon.
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George Washington (cont.)
George Washington married Martha Custis. She had two children.
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George Washington was the general of the American army during the
Revolutionary War. He wanted America to be a separate country, not part
of England.
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George Washington (cont.)
America gained its independence. Now it was the United States of
America. George Washington was elected as the first president of the
United States in 1789. Then New York was the capital of the United
States.
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George Washington was president for eight years. The new capital of the
United States, Washington, D.C., was named in honor of him.
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My Book About
George Washington (cont.)
George Washington was called the
“Father of our Country.” The Washington
Monument was built to help us remember
him.
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Complete the following sentences.
1. George Washington’s home was called ________________________.
2. George Washington was the general of the _____________________
army during the Revolutionary War.
3. George Washington was elected the __________________________
president of the United States.
4. The capital of the United States is___________________________,
D.C. It was named for him.
5. George Washington is called the______________________________.
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Answer Key
1. Mount Vernon
2. American
3. first
4. Washington
5. Father of Our Country
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