How many children did George Washington have?
• None. George Washington had no children of his own, although he did help raise two of Martha’s children from her first marriage and two of her grandchildren at Mount Vernon. What college did George Washington attend? • He did not attend college. The death of his father ended Washington’s formal schooling, however he believed strongly in formal education. In his will, he left money and/or stocks to support three educational institutions. Other than General, what job did George Washington’s hold before he was president? • Farmer. Washington, who believed that America should become a “granary to the world”, sought to improve many aspects of farming. His advanced crop rotations, use of fertilizers, experimentation with crops, and innovative farm equipment made him one of the “pioneers” of modern agriculture. Did George Washington free his slaves? • Yes. Washington’s attitude toward slavery gradually changed as he grew older and especially as he fought for liberty in the American Revoluti
