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George Washington served as the first president of the United States, from 1789 to 1797. As a famous military general from the American Revolutionary War, he was known for his leadership, disciplined character, and ability to unify the early United States.

Experiences from early in someone's life can shape his or her actions later in life. So, historians often consider a person's background when studying historical figures. Read about Washington's life and career before he became president. Then answer the question below.

February 22, 1732: George Washington is born on a small plantation in a rural area of the Virginia Colony.

April 12, 1743: Washington's father dies, leaving a small farm and ten enslaved people to George Washington, and the Mount Vernon plantation to George's half-brother, Lawrence. Washington's formal education ends after his father's death.

1748–1750: Washington works as a land surveyor, earning a large income that allows him to purchase 1,500 acres of land, which becomes the basis for his wealth.

1752: Washington joins the Virginia militia after Lawrence Washington's death. He also leases Mount Vernon from Lawrence's widow, Anne.

May 28, 1754: Lieutenant Colonel Washington leads an ambush of French forces in Pennsylvania, which helps spark the French and Indian War. The attack is widely reported in the colonies and in Europe.

January 6, 1759: Washington marries Martha Dandridge Custis, a widow who inherited a large plantation from her deceased husband. Combined with his existing land, this makes Washington one of the wealthiest men in Virginia.

1761: Washington inherits Mount Vernon after Anne Washington dies. He eventually doubles both its size and its enslaved population.

Which of the following statements about George Washington are supported by the text? Select

two.

His marriage and personal wealth brought him into Virginia's highest social class.

His frequent trips to Europe exposed him to many new ideas about the role of government.

His military leadership made him famous in the colonies and overseas.

His prestigious formal education allowed him to rise to a powerful position in Virginia politics.

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