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===** George Washington was born off the south bank of the Potnatic river in westmoralnd county Virgininia. He was born on February 22, 1732. At the age of eleven years old his father passed away, his older brother then became his mentor. In Washingtons early life he grew up and worked at a lot of different plantation farms. Later in his life he fought in the revolutionary war. He also served as a general in the war. After the war was over he retired but not for long. He thought that we needed a stronger government. He held many meetings at his estate to talk about how the congress needs to be stronger. He then helped start the constitution. Last he served two terms as the first president of the United States. **===



** S **** hays Rebellion **
===** It was a rebellion of angry farmers about taxation and debt. It was led by a former soldier named Daniel Shays. It happened in Western Massachusetts. They did it with the intent of closing down the quarts. So that way no other farmers could be sent to debters prison. This rebellion caused the congress to think of making a stronger army force. A second thing it made congress think about is a better way to tax the people. **===