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What Made George Washington a Good Military Leader? Powers and Problems Lesson PlanWhat Made George Washington a Good Military Leader? Powers and Problems Lesson Plan
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High schoolers list qualities they believe made George Washington an effective military leader. They discuss difficulties Washington faced as Commander-in-Chief and how he responded to the difficulties he faced as the leader of the Continental Army.

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george washington, united states presidents, colonies, the american revolution, the continental army

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colonies, continental army, george washington, revolutionary war, social studies
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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For Teacher Use
Duration
2 hrs
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Year
2003
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