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George Washington - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia - 14 views

  • George Washington (February 22, 1732 [O.S. February 11, 1731][
    • Clarissa Caraballo
       
      washington had a daughter name patsy that died of eplictics .
  • George Washington (February 22, 1732 [ O.S. February 11, 1731] [
    • Jacalyn Russ
       
      Goerge washington started a war by mistake. so it was an accident he didn't mean to do it. But he still did who does that sound like.
    • Matthew Dumbrique
       
      Yeah and compared to most people he was really tall. People called him a giant.
    • Dayana M3lanni3
       
      half brother is lawrence. in love with sally fairfax. best friend of william fairfax
    • Dayana M3lanni3
       
      known for his height.
    • anibal hernandez
       
      George Washington was a the first and one of the greatest leaders ever. George Washington was known for three things being really tall,good dancer, and a really good horse rider. George Washington went through a lot of things during hes life he went through one of the biggest wars ever the revolutionary war.
    • Joel Garcia
       
      he also said he would never fight in war again and returned later on to be a very good leader
    • david reyes
       
      george washington was one of the tallest men back then .he loved his brother lawrence like if he was his real brother
    • Ashley Torres
       
      Washington had a half brother named Lawrence that he loved very much. Washington was also 6'4 and the average was 5'5. and Washington died in 1799.
    • Geselle Valera
       
      Washington was very tall compare to most people and he was a really good dancer and good at riding horses
    • giovanni belletti
       
      His half-brothers name is lawrence and the person who inhereted most of his fathers money and george and his mother only inherited a little bit of money
    • Matthew Dumbrique
       
      He always wished Lawrence was real brother. He and Lawrence were very close.
    • nilsson Siguenza
       
      george washington loved his half brother like he was his fully brother. He also was very tall about 6'4 and the average men was about 5'5. Hewas also good at riding horses. Also a good dancer all the ladies wanted to dance with him.
    • alize mcghee
       
      he adored his half brother as much as his full brothers
    • Janaisha Torres
       
      His parents were Augustine Washington And Mary Bell Washington.
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    • Matthew Dumbrique
       
      George Washington was known for three things: 1. Being tall 2. Being good with horses 3. He can dance
    • jennifer soto
       
      George Washitgon was the tallest of them alL , he also had a love for dog's ( beagals )
  • eldest brother.[
    • daniel cruz
       
      George's brother died of a very bad sickness they couldnt cure
    • platano y salami
       
      george washington was one of the tallest man in hes time he was ''6'' 4. when he was young he loved his half brother lawrence.lawrence taught him how to fight with swords and how to be a man , because george washington father died when he was young. he met the fairfax family and met will . they became great friends and will knew that george washington wasent rich so he gave him a generous gift like boots and proper rideing attire.george was known for being tall hansome and a very good horse rider.
    • Janaisha Torres
       
      He was 6'4" . The average height was 5'5"
    • Rafael Rivera
       
      December 14, 1799) George washinton served as the first President of the United States from 1789 to 1797l and as the commander of the Continental Army in the American Revolutionary War from 1775 to 1783.
  • Lawrence
    • Korey Knight
       
      Even though Lawrence was George's half brother they were very close. Lawrence was also George's role model in a way. George looked up to Lawrence.
  • Washington worked as a surveyor
    • Korey Knight
       
      George loved serveying lands and making maps. He did a project with George Fairfax(Will), George's far cousins, for a rich man in England his name was Lord Thomas Fairfax.
    • Janaisha Torres
       
      George Washington had a half brother, Lawrence, who he looked up to. When his father, Augustin Washington died, he left all of his property to his oldest son. George's mother, Mary Bell Washington, complained about everything and only cared about money. She was not happy that all of her husbands property went to his oldest son. George was known for 3 main things. His height, he was 6'4" when he was just 17, a great dancer, Best horse rider.
    • Geselle Valera
       
      George Washington loved his half brother lawrence and Lawrence really helped washington become something in his life
    • Jaylen Gibson
       
      George Washington severed as the first president of the United States. He was the commander of the Revolutionary War.
    • Jaylen Gibson
       
      Washington was the commander in chief of the french indian war. They won the war and George went away back to his home to become a farmer.
  • eorge Washington (February 22, 1732 [O.S. February 11, 1731][1][2][3]– December 14, 1799) served as the first President of the United States from 1789 to 1797[4][5][6] and as the commander of the Continental Army in the American Revolutionary War from 1775 to 1783.
  • George Washington
    • Adonis Bencosme
       
      The founding father of the United States Of America.
    • jennifer soto
       
      George Washington was our first President Of the United Status. He earn that name from so much he went throw . from fighthing in the war to losing his duagther .
    • Lucas Petricorena
       
      he was 1 of the founding fathers, he was 6'4 tall, he was a good dancer and was the best at horse riding
    • Janaisha Torres
       
      He started the War by accident.
    • Janaisha Torres
       
      He was the first president of the United States.
  • The Continental Congress appointed Washington commander-in-chief of the American revolutionary forces in 1775. The following year, he forced the British out of Boston, lost New York City, and crossed the Delaware River in New Jersey, defeating the surprised enemy units later that year. Because
    • Kevin Rodriguez
       
      He was appointed Commander in cheif of the American Revolution forces in 1775.
    • Korey Knight
       
      He lost a lot of batttles. But Washington was a fox he always got away. He believed in his troops when nobody did.
    • Geselle Valera
       
      washingtons nickname was fox because he was very sneaky and got away with things
  • He presided over the Philadelphia Convention that drafted the United States Constitution in 1787 because of general dissatisfaction with the Articles of Confederation. Washington became President of the United States in 1789 and established many of the customs and usages of the new government's executive department. He sought to create a nation capable of surviving in a world torn asunder by war between Britain and France. His unilateral Proclamation of Neutrality of 1793 provided a basis for avoiding any involvement in foreign conflicts. He supported plans to build a strong central government by funding the national debt, implementing an effective tax system, and creating a national bank. Washington avoided the temptation of war and a decade of peace with Britain began with the Jay Treaty in 1795;
  • Washington died in 1799. Henry Lee, delivering the funeral oration, declared Washington "first in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen".[11] Historical scholars consistently rank him as one of the greatest United States presidents.
    • Kevin Rodriguez
       
      Died in 1799. Henry Lee was the one that delievered his funeral.
    • alize mcghee
       
      always came to the meetings or anything ; fully dressed in the military uniform 
  • George Washington had a close relationship with his nephew and heir Bushrod Washington, son of George's younger brother John Augustine Washington.
  • A popular myth is that he wore a wig, as was the fashion among some at the time. Washington did not wear a wig; instead, he powdered his hair,
    • alize mcghee
       
      he had an daughter name ( pasty )  from his wife ( marta ) & she died from an attack named ( eplictics )
    • alize mcghee
       
      was the first president of the untied states 
    • alize mcghee
       
      he would never Get hit with an bullet  even if he was in the middle of the battle field ; they called him fox
  • Washington lived an aristocratic lifestyle—fox hunting was a favorite leisure activity.
  • Washington's marriage to Martha, a wealthy widow, greatly increased his property holdings and social standing. He acquired one-third of the 18,000 acre (73 km²) Custis estate upon his marriage, and managed the remainder on behalf of Martha's children
    • Geselle Valera
       
      George didnt have kids with her he raised her children
  • Washington was then appointed Major General and elected by Congress to be Commander-in-chief.
    • Korey Knight
       
      Washington when he first started out as Major General and Commander-in-Cheif los a lot of battles but he always would manage to escape. They called him the fox. But he also won more and more battles as time went on and eventually won the war with the help of the french.
    • giovanni belletti
       
      every meeting/celebration/gathering washington was always the tallest men in the room
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    He was born to Augustine and Mary Bell Washington by Pope's Creek on the Potomac River. He was a child of 27. He went to a churchyard school and then to a boarding school thirty miles away. He was born into a wealthy family. He studied surveying, mathematics, and "the rules of civility", but math was his favorite. By: MALIK RODGERS
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    and no this isnt copy and paste i just made it bold like THIS
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    this is going to tell you all about george washinton .
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    George Washington could stand in a battle and not get a single scratch, metaphorically speaking. He would gain respect from his men. Even the Indians looked up to him, even because of his height because he was so tall! He wore a sash which is a scarf, which was given to him by the former General Braddock.
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    George Washington was looked up to by everyone that knew him. he had a extrodinary talent for giving orders in the mist of battle. he would leave from a battle with bullet holes in his jacket all the time but he would always leave unscathed
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    Washington embarked upon a career as a planter, which historians defined as those who held 20 or more slaves.
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    Goerge washington started a war by mistake. so it was an accident he didn't mean to do it. But he still did who does that sound like.
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    He went to a churchyard school and then to a boarding school thirty miles away
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    By the time of John Adams's birth in 1735, Puritan tenets such as predestination were no longer as widely accepted, and many of their stricter practices had mellowed with time, but John Adams "considered them bearers of freedom, a cause that still had a holy urgency
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    Each colony was allowed to appoint its own company officers, the captains and lieutenants, and Colonel William Blakeney distributed signed commissions to the various governors.
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    Washington lived an aristocratic lifestyle fox hunting was a favorite leisure activity. Like most Virginia planters, he imported luxuries and other goods from England and paid for them by exporting his tobacco crop. Extravagant spending and the unpredictability of the tobacco market meant that many Virginia planters of Washington's day were losing money.
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    These victories alone were not enough to ensure ultimate victory, however, as many did not reenlist or deserted during the harsh winter. Washington reorganized the army with increased rewards for staying and punishment for desertion, which raised troop numbers effectively for subsequent battles.
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    He presided over the Philadelphia Convention that drafted the United States Constitution in 1787 because of general dissatisfaction with the Articles of Confederation. Washington became President of the United States in 1789 and established many of the customs and usages of the new government's executive department. He sought to create a nation capable of surviving in a world torn asunder by war between Britain and France. His unilateral Proclamation of Neutrality of 1793 provided a basis for avoiding any involvement in foreign conflicts.
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    george washington started off as commander and cheif of the united states then he resigned and became the first president of the united states of america.
joel abreu

Lawrence Washington (1718-1752) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia - 1 views

  • Lawrence Washington
    • Jason Diaz
       
      he was the older half brother of george washington and he was also his mentor
    • 3ddi3 3d :1 Yea!!! S0n
       
      he was the half brother of grorge washington he was 6' 4' like meeeee!!!! And he tought him how to fight with a sowrd and told him to be a regular
    • joel abreu
       
      Lawrence W. tought george W. many things even how to fight in battles. He was George's half brother, and he liked him alot.
    • Alexia Rivera
       
      Lawrence washington was george's half brother he wanted george to join the british navy.
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    lawrence washington was the mentor of george washington and his half brother
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    lawrence washington was the mentor of george washington and his half brother
Adrian Gonzalez

Jacques Cartier - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia - 2 views

  • He was the first European to describe and map[5] the Gulf of Saint Lawrence and the shores of the Saint Lawrence River,
    • anibal hernandez
       
      Jacques Cartier explored st. lawrence river during the time 1534 to 1535.
    • giovanni belletti
       
      he passed the st.lawrence river to get to montreal
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    this is the wikipedia article on Jacques Cartier
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    December 31, 1491 - September 1, 1557
kenny rosario

Mount Vernon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia - 2 views

    • giovanni belletti
       
      In 1743 in mount Vernon georges father dies and leaves little money to George and he's mother
  • Mount Vernon
    • Korey Knight
       
      Mt. Vernon was passed on from Generation to Generation. First ist was given to Lawrence, George Washington's half brother then he gave it to George after he died.
    • Dayana M3lanni3
       
      the land that lawrence gave to george.once was george's fathers.
    • alexy velasco
       
      This is the land George's father gave to Lawrence when he died. Then when Lawrence died he gave it to George.
    • platano y salami
       
      1743 is when georges dad died. georges dad gave mt. vernon to lawrence georges half brother. then lawrence gets ill and dies . he passes mt. vernon to george. anthony garcia
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    This place started of being georges farher's the when he died he gave it to george's step brother then finally when he died george had it and he renamed it to mount vernon because thats not what it was originally named
giovanni belletti

Saint Lawrence River - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia - 0 views

    • giovanni belletti
       
      between 1534 and 1535 Jacques Cartier explored st.Lawrence river to Montreal
Steven Pierna

George Washington's Mount Vernon - A Brief Biography of George Washington - 0 views

  • When George was eleven years old, Augustine died, leaving most of his property to George's older half brothers.
    • Steven Pierna
       
      His half brothers was very adored by him.
  • In 1746 Lawrence proposed that George Washington join the British navy.
    • Steven Pierna
       
      washington brother, lawrence waws very kind to him also.
    • Janelly Rodriguez
       
      lawrence died because he became very ill he wanted george to join the british navy
  • Although George was excited at the idea of a military career, his mother refused her consent,
    • Steven Pierna
       
      georges mother, would often hold him back unless if it was for riches like money
Jaylen Gibson

Lawrence Washington (1718-1752) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia - 1 views

  • was a soldier and prominent landowner in colonial Virginia. As a founding member of the Ohio Company of Virginia, and a member of the colonial legislature representing Fairfax County,
    • Jaylen Gibson
       
      Lawrence was a landowner and represented Fairfax County. He was the first to nlive in Mount Vernon estate
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alexy velasco

Saint Lawrence River - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia - 0 views

    • Emmanuel Payano
       
      British invaded Qubec, During the french and indian war . two great general dies. General Wolf and Mon kon. the day of the battle gerneral wolf died and mon kon still lived but wounded.then died the next morning
    • Joel Garcia
       
      its montcalm
  • Saint Lawrence River
    • alexy velasco
       
      This is the river the British invaded from. If they controlled the river they can starve the People of Quebec and Montcalm would have to come out at some time.
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    but they had to get there before winter or else the river would freeze
Jalen Polidura

Lawrence Washington (1718-1752) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia - 1 views

  • Lawrence who was now very ill with tuberculosis
    • Justin Rodriguez
       
      He died coughing up blood and stuff like that he was very ill 
Janelly Rodriguez

Saint Lawrence River - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia - 1 views

    • Janelly Rodriguez
       
      the river runs 3,058km fomr furthest headwater
Edson Ordonez

Quebec - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia - 2 views

  • Quebec
    • ethan ramos
       
      Quebec was the center of the battle of the plains of Abraham.
    • giovanni belletti
       
      in 1608 samuel de Champlain founded Quebec for France
  • Quebec is Canada's largest province by area and its second-largest administrative division; only the territory of Nunavut is larger
    • Edson Ordonez
       
      British took over St.Lawrence river one of the biggest river in Canada and the also took over Quebec.
    • Janelly Rodriguez
       
      the britsh took over quebec the number one largest city the french had in canada
Matthew Dumbrique

Mount Vernon, Virginia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia - 1 views

  • While "Mount Vernon" -- drawn from the Mount Vernon plantation, the home of George Washington located south of Alexandria -- is often used locally to refer to the entire unincorporated area between Old Town Alexandria and Fort Belvoir, Mount Vernon as defined by the Census Bureau encompasses only the part of it coextensive with Alexandria ZIP code 22309, bounded by the Potomac River to the south, Fort Belvoir to the west, Huntley Meadows Park to the north, and Little Hunting Creek to the east.
    • Matthew Dumbrique
       
      When Lawrence Washington passed away he gave Mt. Vernon To George Washington. Then years later, George decided to maintain a residence there. He also lets his mother stay in his house.
    • 3ddi3 3d :1 Yea!!! S0n
       
      the home of george washington south of Alexidria
anibal hernandez

George Washington - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia - 3 views

  • As a young man, Washington had red hair
    • daniel cruz
       
      he was also known to be tall
  • commander of the Continental Army in the American Revolutionary War from 1775 to 1783.
    • alexy velasco
       
      He was supposed to have started the war between the English and the Dutch
  • Mary Ball Washington
    • alexy velasco
       
      Washingtons mom was known to always be complaining. She would mostly complain about how much money she has. Especially when her husband died and left most of his land and money to his oldest son from his first wife.
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  • Augustine Washington
  • Augustine Washington
    • alexy velasco
       
      Washingtons father died when he was very young. He left most of his land to his oldest son from his first wife Lawrence. His first wife was very angry when he left his poorest land to George and his brother got wealthiest.
  • Ferry Farm
    • alexy velasco
       
      Ferry farm is the land that George's father gave him. It was his poorest and smallest land. The mother of George was very mad when she learned of this.
  • slave trade continued throughout George Washington’s life.
    • Malik Rodgers
       
      The slave trade continued on and on. Even when his father died in 1743 it was still happening. When George washington was 11 years old he inherited 10 slaves. In 1759 he personally owned about 85 slaves to mount vernon. By: Malik Rodgers
  • George Washington
    • anibal hernandez
       
      george washingtion was the first and one of the best presidents of america. george washingtion went through the tough times during hes life time. he went through the revolotionary war. george washingtion was one of the best presidents ever in the history of america.
    • anibal hernandez
       
      george washington was the first and one of the greatest presidents in the world. george washington went through alot of inportant things during hes time. george washington went through the revolotanary war.
Edson Ordonez

George Washington Biography - First President of the United States - 2 views

  • Washington's mother was protective and demanding, keeping him from joining the British navy as Lawrence wanted.
    • Steven Pierna
       
      She would often keep him back
    • Janelly Rodriguez
       
      she really didnt like the thought of him joining the navy so kept him from joining
  • He was good at math which suited his chosen profession of surveying.
    • Steven Pierna
       
      He had many talents like horse back riding dancing andwas very tall
    • Edson Ordonez
       
      George Washinton was tall and brave he had many talent and was friendly and help a lot pf people.
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    his half brother loved him alot. also he was the main attention when he comes in a room.
ethan ramos

Immigrants - 17 views

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    Lord Thomas Fairfax loved to hunt dogs, when he first visited his estate in America he went out and hunted the breeded dogs used for fox hunting.
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    George Washedington join the militia after Will had died, his death changed Washington forever.
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    Lawrence was An OfficeR Ahtt Dha Virqinia Militia _ & GeoRqee washingtonn Wantedd t20 Take his Placee & Beh In His PositiOnn .
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    When general Braddick died Washington buried him in the road. He did this so that his body was not discovered and scalped. His grave was found in 1804.
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    After failing in is mission on revenge against the French George returns home. He then marries Martha, who is now Martha Washington.
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    He Married Marthaa . Sally sentt Him lLettters Till The Lastt Day He would be Alivee . SHe Will Always Be In llLovee WItt Georqee Untill The Day She diess .
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    The Battle of Plains of Abraham is the battle were both generl Wolf and Montcalm died. This entire battle lasted only 15 minutes. This battle was held in a present day park in Quebec.
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    the battle only lasted 15 minutes and both of the generals wolfe and montcalm died
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    wolfe died and montcalm died the day after and they didnt have any more coffins so they put him in a hole that a cannon ball made.
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    All of Boston was overrun with the British soldiers. You would think the British would smartly try to recover the weapons in Lexington and Concord. Instead of 10 or 15 British soldiers going to recover the weapons over 700 were sent.
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    George Washington goes to Philadelphia to see who is picked as the general of the continental army. This army is all regulars no militia. Washington is chosen as the general and accepts the honor.
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    A British soldier was traded by Washington for Charles Lee. Lee refused then accepted the position to lead the battle of Monmouth. He retreated his men and was removed from the field.
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    In the rules of war if you came to your enemy with a white flag you could not be harmed. Unless of course you get violent.
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    Thamos was killed in battle after discovering the death of his wife.
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    Gabrial was stabbed and died
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    Martin is also called the swamp fox
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    Martin went to a bar to recruit militia.
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    Martin has Gabriel die in his hands.
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    george was commander and chief
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    He was a German General.
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    Ben killed the man who killed Gabriel and Thomas
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    Harriet had 2 children that were half white. They were sent to live with her grandmother.
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    He was a slave who traveled to a free state with his master. He thought he was free, but was not
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    There were 3 different klans. One of the three is still alive.
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    Slaves picked 250 pounds of cotton a day. Until it was dark.
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    Immigrants had little paying jobs. They were fired if injured.
Edson Ordonez

Battle of the Plains of Abraham - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia - 2 views

  • For the year 1775 attempt by American revolutionaries, see Battle of Quebec (1775). For other battles taking place near Quebec City, see Battle of Quebec.
    • Matthew Dumbrique
       
      Wolfe had to take Quebec by September. If he didn't take Quebec by September, St. Lawrence Rive wiuld freeze. Then the ships would be stuck in the ice. That is when Montcalm would come out and attack and they would lose.
    • alexy velasco
       
      This war was when Wolfe fought Montcalm. He defeats Montcalm in this war but he also dies. Montcalm dies too one day after Wolfe dies.
    • Edson Ordonez
       
      Wolfe had die after beating Montcalm in the Battle of the plains of Abraham and Montcalm survive one day after wolfe die.
    • Joel Garcia
       
      but before that wolfe was surrounding the french and both were waiting for allies to show up and british showed up first thats how they took quebec because there soldiers came and those were too many for the french.
    • Emmanuel Payano
       
      General wolf was in the battle of the plains of abraham. he died in that battle against the other general mon kon. but general mon kon died the next morning cause he was wounded from the battle
    • Edson Ordonez
       
      agree
    • Joel Garcia
       
      its montcalm
    • Jarred Green
       
      yea
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