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Happy Birthday, George!

Name: _______________________________

Directions: What do you know about George Washington? Explore the Web site provided. Then read the statements below. Write T next to the statements that are true and F next to the statements that are false.

Web Resource:
The Story of George Washington
http://www.gilchriststudios.com/mudpie/gw/1.asp

  1. _____ George Washington was born on February 22, 1832.

  2. _____ George Washington's teeth were made of wood.

  3. _____ Washington was the only president elected unanimously.

  4. _____ During the Revolutionary War, Washington was the leader of the Continental Army.

  5. _____ When he became president, Washington freed his slaves.

  6. _____ Mount Vernon was the name of Washington's home.

  7. _____ George Washington was president from 1789 to 1797.

  8. _____ Washington fought in two wars: the Revolutionary War and the Civil War.

  9. _____ The mule was introduced to America by George Washington.

  10. _____ George Washington was the first American to live in the White House.

If you're looking for more of a challenge, read the biography of George Washington at http://sc94.ameslab.gov/TOUR/gwash.html and draw your own cartoon about his life.

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