George Washington

Want to meet the father of our country? In this BrainPOP movie, Tim and Moby introduce you to the extraordinary life of George Washington! You’ll learn a little about his early life, including the first job he took how he rose to military prominence. You’ll also find out why Washington was elected Commander-in-Chief of the colonial armies, and how he played a big role in the colonies’ victory in the American Revolutionary War. Learn about a key attack he led on Christmas 1776; why the battle he led Valley Forge was so awful; and where he at last won victory against Britain. Finally, you’ll learn what Washington did after the war and how he managed to keep a young country together. He certainly wasn’t perfect, but he helped make the United States what it is today!

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