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1、Visit www.readinga- for thousands of books and materials.George WashingtonA Reading AZ Level Y Leveled BookWord Count:1,492WritingWrite an essay explaining the pros and cons of being the first president of a new country and discuss how this relates to George Washington.Social StudiesCompare and cont

2、rast George Washington with the current president of the United States.Create a Venn diagram comparing the two leaders.ConnectionsGeorge Washingtonwww.readinga-Written by Wayne SumnerLEVELED BOOK YLEVELED BOOK Ywww.readinga-Why is George Washington known as the“Father of His Country”?Focus QuestionW

3、ritten by Wayne SumnerGeorge WashingtonGeorge WashingtonWorld Leaders Level Y Leveled Book Learning AZWritten by Wayne Sumner All rights reserved.www.readinga-Front cover:A painting shows Washington and his army entering New York in 1783.Title page:Washington meets with his generals during the Revol

4、utionary War.Page 3:A painting shows Washington and his troops on the night they crossed the Delaware River in 1776.Photo Credits:Front cover,back cover,title page:North Wind Picture Archives/Alamy Stock Photo;page 3:Crossing the Delaware River on Christmas Night,McConnell,James Edwin(190395)/Privat

5、e Collection/Look and Learn/Bridgeman Images;page 4:Chronicle/Alamy Stock Photo;pages 6,9:GraphicaArtis/Corbis;page 10:Granger,NYC;page 11:Pat Benic/Pool/Corbis;pages 12,15(top left,bottom left):North Wind Picture Archives/Alamy Stock Photo;page 13:Corbis;page 14:Fuse/Thinkstock;page 15(top right):S

6、cience Source;page 15(center right):Ivy Close Images/Alamy Stock Photo;page 15(bottom right):George Washington,c.1786(painted plaster),Houdon,Jean-Antoine(17411828)/Dallas Museum of Art,Texas,USA/gift of Ronald E.Fritz/Bridgeman ImagesalliancesContinental Congressdelegatesinauguratedmilitianeutralpr

7、ecedentspreserverevoltrevolutiontermunanimouslyWords to KnowCorrelationLEVEL YT4040Fountas&PinnellReading RecoveryDRA15The Life of George WashingtonThe Life of George Washington1799:Dies on December 141732:Born in Westmoreland County,Virginia1735:The Washington family moves to Mount Vernon,Virginia1

8、754:Fights in the French and Indian War1775:Appointed commander in chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolution1787:Presides over the Constitutional Convention1789:Elected first president of the United States1797:Begins retirement at Mount Vernon17301735174017451750175517601765177017

9、75178017851790179518001730173517401745175017551760176517701775178017851790179518001794:Whiskey RebellionGeorge Washington Level Y16Glossaryalliances(n.)close associations between countries or other groups that work together(p.13)Continental(n.)the main governing body of the American colonies before,

10、during,and for some time after the American Revolution(p.7)delegates(n.)chosen or elected people who represent and act on behalf of others(p.7)inaugurated(v.)admitted into office with a formal ceremony(p.4)militia(n.)an army made up of ordinary citizens instead of trained soldiers(p.5)neutral(adj.)n

11、ot supporting either side in a conflict;not expressing thoughts or opinions on a subject(p.12)precedents(n.)acts or circumstances that serve as examples for later similar situations(p.11)preserve(v.)to take care of and save for the future(p.4)revolt(v.)to fight against a government or authority(p.12

12、)revolution(n.)the removal of a government from power by force and its replacement with another(p.7)term(n.)a set or limited period of time in an official position(p.12)unanimously(adv.)with the complete agreement of everyone(p.10)Congresswww.readinga-Why is George Washington known as the“Father of

13、His Country”?Focus QuestionWritten by Wayne SumnerGeorge WashingtonGeorge WashingtonWorld Leaders Level Y Leveled Book Learning AZWritten by Wayne Sumner All rights reserved.www.readinga-Front cover:A painting shows Washington and his army entering New York in 1783.Title page:Washington meets with h

14、is generals during the Revolutionary War.Page 3:A painting shows Washington and his troops on the night they crossed the Delaware River in 1776.Photo Credits:Front cover,back cover,title page:North Wind Picture Archives/Alamy Stock Photo;page 3:Crossing the Delaware River on Christmas Night,McConnel

15、l,James Edwin(190395)/Private Collection/Look and Learn/Bridgeman Images;page 4:Chronicle/Alamy Stock Photo;pages 6,9:GraphicaArtis/Corbis;page 10:Granger,NYC;page 11:Pat Benic/Pool/Corbis;pages 12,15(top left,bottom left):North Wind Picture Archives/Alamy Stock Photo;page 13:Corbis;page 14:Fuse/Thi

16、nkstock;page 15(top right):Science Source;page 15(center right):Ivy Close Images/Alamy Stock Photo;page 15(bottom right):George Washington,c.1786(painted plaster),Houdon,Jean-Antoine(17411828)/Dallas Museum of Art,Texas,USA/gift of Ronald E.Fritz/Bridgeman ImagesalliancesContinental Congressdelegate

17、sinauguratedmilitianeutralprecedentspreserverevoltrevolutiontermunanimouslyWords to KnowCorrelationLEVEL YT4040Fountas&PinnellReading RecoveryDRA15The Life of George WashingtonThe Life of George Washington1799:Dies on December 141732:Born in Westmoreland County,Virginia1735:The Washington family mov

18、es to Mount Vernon,Virginia1754:Fights in the French and Indian War1775:Appointed commander in chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolution1787:Presides over the Constitutional Convention1789:Elected first president of the United States1797:Begins retirement at Mount Vernon1730173517

19、401745175017551760176517701775178017851790179518001730173517401745175017551760176517701775178017851790179518001794:Whiskey RebellionGeorge Washington Level Y16Glossaryalliances(n.)close associations between countries or other groups that work together(p.13)Continental(n.)the main governing body of t

20、he American colonies before,during,and for some time after the American Revolution(p.7)delegates(n.)chosen or elected people who represent and act on behalf of others(p.7)inaugurated(v.)admitted into office with a formal ceremony(p.4)militia(n.)an army made up of ordinary citizens instead of trained

21、 soldiers(p.5)neutral(adj.)not supporting either side in a conflict;not expressing thoughts or opinions on a subject(p.12)precedents(n.)acts or circumstances that serve as examples for later similar situations(p.11)preserve(v.)to take care of and save for the future(p.4)revolt(v.)to fight against a

22、government or authority(p.12)revolution(n.)the removal of a government from power by force and its replacement with another(p.7)term(n.)a set or limited period of time in an official position(p.12)unanimously(adv.)with the complete agreement of everyone(p.10)Congress13After retiring from public life

23、,George Washington was able to spend more time with his family at Mount Vernon.George Washington Level YA Hero RetiresSetting a precedent that would remain in place for nearly 150 years,Washington decided to end his presidency after two terms.Before he was finished,however,he offered some advice to

24、the young nation he loved so much.In his Farewell Address,Washington,ever conscious of military matters,urged caution when making alliances with other nations since he believed such friendships could lead to war.He also warned against forming too large an army,which might also encourage military con

25、flicts.Most important,Washington felt,was for the American people to stand united as one nation.Relieved to return to Mount Vernon and be a farmer again,a tired Washington began his retirement in 1797.In late 1799,he became ill with a bad sore throat.On December 14 of that year,Washington died.14Pre

26、sidents(from left to right)George Washington,Thomas Jefferson,Theodore Roosevelt,and Abraham Lincoln are sculpted into Mount Rushmore.Father of His Country George Washingtons many astounding accomplishments ranged from a superior military career to helping found a new nation.As commander of the Cont

27、inental Army,he led the United States to independence from Britain.As Americas first president,he set an example that every president since has tried to follow.He led with courage and confidence,and his style and personality demonstrated great personal character.The nation admired him then,and the w

28、orld admires him today.Described by a congressman at the time as“first in war,first in peace,first in the hearts of his countrymen,”George Washington truly was the Father of His Country.3George Washington Level YTable of ContentsTaking the Oath as President .4Farming Mount Vernon .5Americas Revoluti

29、on .7The First President .11A Hero Retires .13Father of His Country .14Glossary .164George Washington took the oath of office as Americas first president on April 30,1789.Taking the Oath as PresidentGeorge Washington had been a farmer,a military officer,and an army general,and now he was about to be

30、 inaugurated as president of the United States.The scene was Federal Hall in New York City.Robert Livingston,the highest judge in New York,stepped toward Washington with a Bible in hand.Washington placed his hand on it and recited:I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the office of Pres

31、ident of the United States,and will to the best of my ability,preserve,protect,and defend the Constitution of the United States.The onlooking crowd cheered enthusiastically.George Washington was now officially the president of the United States of America.3George Washington Level YTable of ContentsT

32、aking the Oath as President .4Farming Mount Vernon .5Americas Revolution .7The First President .11A Hero Retires .13Father of His Country .14Glossary .164George Washington took the oath of office as Americas first president on April 30,1789.Taking the Oath as PresidentGeorge Washington had been a fa

33、rmer,a military officer,and an army general,and now he was about to be inaugurated as president of the United States.The scene was Federal Hall in New York City.Robert Livingston,the highest judge in New York,stepped toward Washington with a Bible in hand.Washington placed his hand on it and recited

34、:I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States,and will to the best of my ability,preserve,protect,and defend the Constitution of the United States.The onlooking crowd cheered enthusiastically.George Washington was now officially the president of the

35、 United States of America.13After retiring from public life,George Washington was able to spend more time with his family at Mount Vernon.George Washington Level YA Hero RetiresSetting a precedent that would remain in place for nearly 150 years,Washington decided to end his presidency after two term

36、s.Before he was finished,however,he offered some advice to the young nation he loved so much.In his Farewell Address,Washington,ever conscious of military matters,urged caution when making alliances with other nations since he believed such friendships could lead to war.He also warned against formin

37、g too large an army,which might also encourage military conflicts.Most important,Washington felt,was for the American people to stand united as one nation.Relieved to return to Mount Vernon and be a farmer again,a tired Washington began his retirement in 1797.In late 1799,he became ill with a bad so

38、re throat.On December 14 of that year,Washington died.14Presidents(from left to right)George Washington,Thomas Jefferson,Theodore Roosevelt,and Abraham Lincoln are sculpted into Mount Rushmore.Father of His Country George Washingtons many astounding accomplishments ranged from a superior military ca

39、reer to helping found a new nation.As commander of the Continental Army,he led the United States to independence from Britain.As Americas first president,he set an example that every president since has tried to follow.He led with courage and confidence,and his style and personality demonstrated gre

40、at personal character.The nation admired him then,and the world admires him today.Described by a congressman at the time as“first in war,first in peace,first in the hearts of his countrymen,”George Washington truly was the Father of His Country.11Do You Know?Washingtons presidency naturally included

41、“firsts.”At his inauguration,Washington read an inaugural address to Congress.Today,presidents deliver it before an assembled crowd.He was the first president to deliver an annual speech to Congress,called the State of the Union address.To this day,presidents deliver a State of the Union address to

42、Congress each year.Washington served only two terms,a practice that endured until 1940 and became law in 1951.George Washington Level YThe First President President Washington had a lot to do.After all,no one had ever been president before.It was up to him to set numerous precedents.He set about est

43、ablishing three branches of government:executive(overseen by the president),legislative(Congress),and judicial(the Supreme Court).Washingtons presidential style had been formed during his military career.He was not afraid to make a decision and stick to it.President Barack Obama gives his inaugural

44、address in 2013.12In 1792,Washington was elected to a second term as president.The position would be filled with more conflict during the next four years.One major conflict Washington faced in his second term was the Whiskey Rebellion.The new government was taxing colonial makers of whiskey,and peop

45、le felt that was unfair.When a group of people in Pennsylvania began to revolt,President Washington ordered that states militia to calm the unrest.Also during Washingtons second term as president,another war between Britain and France threatened to break out.Believing that military action should onl

46、y be used when necessary,Washington did not want the United States to get pulled into the conflict.He was committed to the idea that the United States would remain neutral.It was not a well-liked decision.For the first time in his career,Washington faced unpopularity with both the public and the pre

47、ss.In 1794,President Washington used the Pennsylvania militia to put down the Whiskey Rebellion.5George Washington Level YFarming Mount VernonOn February 22,1732,George Washington was born to Augustine and Mary Ball Washington.From the time he was three,George and his family lived at Mount Vernon,th

48、eir estate in Virginia,where Georges father worked as a farmer.The elder Washington died when George was just eleven years old.Luckily for young George,his older half brother Lawrence looked after him and raised him.George was not particularly well educated and learned more from doing things,especia

49、lly his daily tasks at Mount Vernon.He gained practical life lessons such as how to tend a field of crops.By the time George was twenty years old,he was in charge of Mount Vernon.It was a lot of work,but it suited him;he loved farming and would farm Mount Vernon for the next twenty years.George Wash

50、ington may have loved being a farmer,but he was also interested in the military.The events of the day would provide him with an opportunity to serve.In the 1700s,each of thirteen colonies was ruled by the British,and each colony had its own militia.Washington served as an officer in the Virginia mil