George Washington

George Washington by Caleb

George Washington was a hero in the Revolutionary War, and without him we might not have the freedom we have today.  By helping us, he became a hero of the Revolutionary War.Also, by his actions, we remember him.  He is a hero because he helped us win the war against the British.

He helped win the battle of Yorktown by “tricking the British into thinking they were in New York.”(Logan Chelsea Creek)  Also, he won the battle of Chelsea Creek, ”the first naval battle in the Revolutionary War.”(Logan Yorktown)  In the Battle of Trenton, Washington crossed a river with his men and did a sneak attack on the British (Thompson).

He was fully trusted by by his men.  He was trusted because at Valley Forge he stayed with his men, even when they were all freezing to death, and getting smallpox (Thompson). He was truly honest with his men.He trusted all his men, and his men trusted him.

He was also liked by his men.  He was liked because he fought with his men like a soldier, but still gave commands.  He was a kind, yet a firm general. He helped the soldiers train the best he could.

As you can see, George Washington is a hero.  Without him, we wouldn't have the freedom we have today.  Also, we might be under the power of Britain.  And by his actions, he became one of the most well known people in our history.

Sources:

Logan, Joseph. “The Battle of Chelsea Creek.” http://www.theamericanrevolution.org/battledetail.aspx?battle=114. Dec 2001. Web. 31 Jan 2014.

Logan, Joseph. “The Battle of Yorktown.” http://www.theamericanrevolution.org/battledetail.aspx?battle=29. Dec 2001. Web. 31 Jan 2014.

Thompson,Ben. Personal Interview. 12 Jan 2014.