Annoyed by the lack of appreciation and respect he received from England, Washington resigned from the military, finding other ways to serve his country.
Private Citizen, Peaceful Life
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George and Martha Get Married
George met and married Martha Dandridge Custis (a wealthy widow) on January 6, 1759. She had two small children, Martha and John, whom George loved as his very own. He became a justice of the peace in Fairfax County (a highly respected position during that time), was elected to the Virginia House of Burgesses, and became a leader in his church (vestryman).
Duty Calls (again)
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Click image to watch video of the Boston Massacre
When the British Parliament passed measures (Acts) to raise money (taxes) to pay for the French and Indian War, the American Colonists became justifiably angry. They openly protested and their relationship with England soured. Increasingly distressed by England's violations against the rights of the colonists, Washington proposed a resolution to the Virginia House of Burgesses to boycott British goods until the Acts were repealed.
He personally refused to buy taxable items from England.
He was selected to attend the First Continental Congress, hoping to reason with the British; nothing changed. In April 1775, a fight on the streets of Boston broke out between the American colonists and British soldiers (The Boston Massacre). The American Revolution began.
He personally refused to buy taxable items from England.
He was selected to attend the First Continental Congress, hoping to reason with the British; nothing changed. In April 1775, a fight on the streets of Boston broke out between the American colonists and British soldiers (The Boston Massacre). The American Revolution began.
If you speak of solid information and sound judgment, Colonel Washington is unquestionably the greatest man on that floor."
-- Patrick Henry when asked who the most impressive member of Congress was