When the Second Congress opened on May 10, 1775, there were battles between the North American and British colonies in Lexington and Concord in Massachusetts. During the six-week debate, the majority of delegates, including Washington, wanted to avoid war, but the dispute with the British became tense, prompting George Washington to be appointed by the Congress to a military commission. He was asked to set up a New York City defense plan, write down military plans, rules for soldiers, and ways to buy guns.

Then in June, the Continental Congress met in Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia, discussing sending troops to Boston, which was under British control. John Adams presented to Congress that there should be a Commander in Chief and praised George Washington for being able to unite the colonies while the representatives of Tan Anh Cat Loi wished to vote. a …show more content…
The farm management of 3,075 hectares of land occupied his time. In addition, Washington served as director of a bank in Alexandria, Va., And occasionally visited the construction of a new city, Washington DC, at the time called "The City. The Federal City. "

While George Washington is enjoying retirement, diplomatic correspondence between the United States and France has deteriorated. The US government decided to strengthen its military. President Adams called for Washington's help. On July 4, 1798, President George Adams appointed George Washington as Lieutenant General and Chief of Staff of the United States Army, but then the threat of war deteriorated, leaving George Washington unfit.

On the Mount Vernon farm, George Washington often had friends to visit. It is said that Washington grandparents lived very elegant and moderate. Every day, breakfast is served at 7 o'clock, 3 o'clock is lunch, tea at 7 o'clock and o'clock is dinner. Washington spent the morning riding, walking around the farm. He is considered a respected