George Washington: First in War, First in Peace, and First in the Hearts of His Countrymen

Abstract:

This site consists of three lessons examining George Washington's leadership in the French and Indian War, at the Federal Convention, and as chief executive. They are based on primary source documents from the George Washington Papers, 1741-1799. The lessons are intended for secondary students, grades 8-12. The documents from Washington's Letterbooks include focus questions that may be used in Socratic seminars and in cooperative learning groups.

Subject:

Humanities, Social Sciences

Grade Level:

Primary, Secondary

Collection:

Library of Congress