Ancient History: George Washington, Martha Washington, and US History

This assignment examines pivotal figures in American history, focusing on George Washington, hailed as the 'father of the country,' and Martha Washington, recognized as the 'mother.' It details Washington's leadership during the American Revolution, his role in establishing governmental traditions, and his ability to balance power with the execution of freedom. The paper also discusses Martha Washington's contributions, including her care for soldiers and influence on protocol. The assignment further explores Thomas Jefferson's vision for the United States as an agrarian nation and briefly contrasts it with Andrew Jackson's vision, while providing a concise overview of the American Revolution and its origins.

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Contents
Unit 2.....................................................................................................................................................2
Most interesting founding father......................................................................................................2
Uniqueness of founding father and the characteristics made them human..................................2
Most interesting founding mother....................................................................................................2
Unit 3.....................................................................................................................................................4
References.............................................................................................................................................5

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Unit 2
Most interesting founding father
The founding fathers were a group of leader who structured democratic government of US.
They have important role in the American Revolution as they fought for independence from
Britain. Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, John
Adams, James Monroe and George Washington together are identified as founding father.
George Washington was the most interesting founding father. George Washington was
known as the father of the country. He was commander in Chief of Contiental Army and first
president of America. He is having role in establishing government traditions like inaugural
address and cabinet system along with the tradition of serving two terms, a tradition ruined by
Frankin Roosevelt in 1940. He played foremost role in the frontier wars in contradiction of
the French and Indians in 1750s and 1760s. George Washington is identified as playing
leading role in the American Revolution.
Uniqueness of founding father and the characteristics made them human
George Washington had several vocal critics during the war. He was an admired figure and
represent history changing role model. He used his power to execute freedom than imposing
his will. George Washington was capable of addressing practical issues and putting political
philosophy into the action. He had power to maintain the freedom of America. He made hard
choice for the betterment of the country. George Washington has clarity of purpose and
articulated his beliefs. He served a great cause and focused in attaining independence. He was
a change agent and strived to be significant in creating great impact. He was a skilled
manager and trained the army for the freedom movement (Countryman, 2016).
Most interesting founding mother
The founding fathers are stated as who helped in shaping the nation. The founding mother
played significant role in assisting the separation from England and American Revolutionary
war. Martha Washington is stated as the most interesting founding mother. When George
Washington is stated as father of the country then Martha was the mother. She was American
first lady and the wife of George Washington (Abrams, 2018). She has role in setting several
standards and customs for appropriate behaviour. She offered care for the soldiers who were
injured and exhausted. She provided nursing to them at the campaigns. The soldiers were
even offered financial assistance from her. She also had concern for the scrape of common
soldier which led to the active involvement. Martha formed a series of severe protocol rules

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and had role in influencing decision of president. She even welcomed political figures to the
persons who used to come to visit.
Martha had gracious presence and was viewed for the inspiration in setting standards for
official affairs. Other than this, she had role in inspiring several individuals during the
revolutionary period. Martha enjoyed enhanced social life. She even took steps to initiate
weekly reception which were held on the Friday evenings.

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Unit 3
The most interesting video lesson is Jefferson’s vision for US. As per his vision, US would become an
agrarian nation poised of white and yeoman farmers. Jefferson pervaded US with the republican
spirit which even characterised country since origin. He believed that liberty and democracy cannot
succeed unless most of its citizens were economically independent. Therefore, he devotedly
promoted independent farm possession and dejected importation of the European factory system in
which workers owned no stake.
The least important lesson considered was Andrew Jackson’s vision for US to make democracy more
accessible to the common man. He believed that wealthy people had more influence in and control
of the government. His preference was to give common man a greater role in the government.
Jackson’s campaign was all about comprehensive political movement. There was even some debate
about being Jackson’s democratic.
America’s revolution was all about winning independence and forming America. It was a time when
British colonists in America rebelled against the rule of Great Britain. The demand for the colonies
raised from the establishment of continental empire in North America. Before the revolution, there
were 13 colonies which ended up rebelling.

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References
Abrams, J. E. (2018). First Ladies of the Republic: Martha Washington, Abigail Adams,
Dolley Madison, and the Creation of an Iconic American Role. NYU Press.
Countryman, E. (2016). The Return of George Washington, 1783—1789 by Edward J.
Larson, and: The Royalist Revolution: Monarchy and the American Founding by Eric
Nelson. Journal of Interdisciplinary History, 46(3), 455-456.