George
Virginia
What was the name of George Washington's wife?
Martha Washington
What country did the American colonists fight against in the Revolutionary War?
Great Britain
What number president was George Washingon?
The 1st President
What river is Mount Vernon located along?
The Potomac River
What was George Washington's nickname because he was the first president?
The "Father of His Country"
What did Washington like to spend his days doing at Mount Vernon?
Riding horses around the farms.
What rank did Washington have during the Revolutionary War?
General
In what city did Washington take the oath of office?
New York City
In what state is Mount Vernon?
Virginia
What did George grow up loving to do when he was younger?
Be outdoors.
What was George Washington's favorite breakfast food?
hoecakes
What famous battle was a major American victory near the end of the Revolutionary War?
The Battle of Yorktown
How many terms did Washington serve was president?
two
What kind of business was important at Mount Vernon?
Farming
What year was George Washington born?
1732
butter and honey
What river did Washington famously cross on Christmas night in 1776?
The Delaware River
What important document did Washington help lead the country under as president?
The U.S. Constitution
What crops were grown at Mount Vernon?
tobacco, wheat, and corn
What did George Washington's like best of all?
Being a farmer at Mount Vernon.
What was the name of Washington's famous home?
Mount Vernon
Where did the British army surrender to Washington in 1781?
Yorktown, Virginia
What did Washington do after serving two terms as president?
He returned to Mount Vernon.
Why is Mount Vernon important today?
It was Washington's home and plantation, and it has been preserved as a historic site.