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George Washington Lesson Answer Key 

George Washington’s Life 

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George Washington was an important leader in 

American history.

He was our first president.

He is the “Father of Our Country.”

Every February, we remember George 

Washington on Presidents’ Day. 

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Washington was born in Virginia in 1732.

He was a farmer in Virginia.

His farm was called Mount Vernon.

Many people come to Mount Vernon every year.

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Washington wanted independence from 

Great Britain.

He was a general in the Revolutionary War.

He fought with the colonists against the British.

The colonists did not want high taxes.

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In 1787, Washington and other leaders signed 

the Constitution.

In 1789, he became the first president of the 

United States.

He was president from 1789 to 1797.

After that, he returned to Mount Vernon to live.

In 1799, Washington got sick and died.

We Honor George Washington

We remember and honor George Washington in 

many ways.

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The name George Washington is very famous 

and popular.

Universities and roads have his name.

Airports and hospitals have his name.

What are other examples? ___________________

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On the East Coast, our nation’s capital was 

named Washington, DC, in 1800.

On the West Coast, a new state was named

Washington in 1889.

Read the words.

Find the matching symbol.

Connect the word and the symbol.

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Lincoln Jefferson Roosevelt Washington

Washington

Jefferson

Lincoln

Theodore Roosevelt (1901–1909) 

Roosevelt

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We see George Washington every day.

His picture is everywhere.

Look at a $1 bill. Look at a $5 bill.

Look at a $10 bill. Look at a $20 bill.

1. What money shows George 

Washington’s face? 

$1 $5 $10 $20

2. Write Washington’s name on this 

 paper money.

Look at one penny (1¢). Look at one nickel (5¢).

Look at one dime (10¢). Look at one quarter 

(25¢).

Put the coins on the circle where they belong.

1. What coin shows George Washington’s face? 

1¢ 5¢ 10¢ 25¢

2. Write the value and presidents’ names.

Point out that there are two different Presidents 

named “Roosevelt.”

1—Theodore Roosevelt (1901–1909) is on 

Mount Rushmore.

2—Franklin D. Roosevelt (1933–1945) is on the 

10¢ coin.

one dollar bill = $1

one dollar bill = $1 

one quarter = 25 cents

one quarter = 25 cents

George Washington—Special Places

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The Washington Monument honors our first 

president.

The monument is in Washington, DC.

The monument was started in 1848.

The monument was finished in 1884.

It has 897 steps inside and 50 flags outside.

You can go to the top of the monument.

You can see everything in Washington, DC.

Many people come to the Washington 

Monument every year.

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In South Dakota, many people come to Mount 

Rushmore every year.

Mount Rushmore honors George Washington.

George Washington’s face is on the mountain.

Three other presidents are on the mountain.

The presidents’ faces are very big.

Washington’s nose is 20 feet high.

Where is George Washington?

Write his name under his face.

Who are the other presidents?

Write the other presidents’ names.
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George Washington—Yes or No?

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Read the sentence. Circle YES or NO. If you circle NO, correct the sentence.

Note to teachers: The answer to every item is NO. Each sentence must be corrected. Below are 

suggested changes. Accept any reasonable answers. Encourage the students to come up with as many 

possible answers as they can.

1. George Washington was our second president. YES NO

George Washington was our first president.

John Adams was our second president.

2. George Washington was the “Father of Our State.” YES NO

George Washington was the “Father of Our Country.”

3. George Washington was our first king. YES NO

George Washington was not our first king. 

The U.S. does not have a king.

4. The capital of Mexico is Washington, DC. YES NO

The capital of Mexico is Mexico City.

The capital of the U.S. is Washington, D.C.

5. George Washington is honored on Valentine’s Day. YES NO

George Washington is honored on Presidents’ Day.

6. Washington State is on the East Coast of the U.S. YES NO

Washington State is on the West Coast of the U.S.

Washington, DC, is on the East Coast of the U.S.

7. George Washington’s birthday is in January. YES NO

George Washington’s birthday is in February.

8. George Washington’s face is on the $5 bill. YES NO

George Washington’s face is on the $1 bill.

Abraham Lincoln’s face is on the $5 bill.

9. George Washington was a general in the Vietnam War. YES NO

George Washington was a general in the Revolutionary War.

10. George Washington was an important movie star. YES NO

George Washington was not a movie star.

George Washington was an important farmer/statesman/general/president/leader.

11. George Washington’s face is on the 1¢ coin. YES NO

George Washington’s face is on the 25¢ coin (quarter).

Abraham Lincoln’s face is on the 1¢ coin.

12. George Washington lived in Washington State. YES NO

George Washington did not live in Washington State.

George Washington lived in Virginia at Mount Vernon.
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Copy the words.

George Washington

Copy this sentence.

We remember George Washington on 

Presidents’ Day.

We remember George Washington on 

Presidents’ Day.

We remember George Washington on

Presidents’ Day.

We remember George Washington on

Presidents’ Day.

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Copy the word.

President

Copy this sentence.

Insert the current president’s name.

Donald J. Trump is President of the 

United States.

Donald J. Trump is President of the 

United States.

Donald J. Trump is President of the

United States.

Donald J. Trump is President of the 

United States.

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Copy the word.

Father

Copy the word.

Country

Copy these words.

Father of Our Country

Father of Our Country

Father of Our Country

Father of Our Country