GEORGE WASHINGTON AND THE CREATION OF THE AMERICAN REPUBLIC

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Details how Washington's strategic genius extended beyond war, laying the foundation for a powerful American Republic, by analyzing the years of the Revolution and his presidency while quickly passing through the period between the Revolution and his call to the presidency. Looks at Washington's writings that have been published and digitalized in the twentieth-century and what Washington was like during the 'Critical Years' of 1781-1789. Washington was deeply involved in land speculation, western expansion, scientific farming, canal building, political affairs, and family matters. Focuses on how he was involved in these matters while building a nation.