6 - Major Events in the Colonies: Introducing George Washington

•Watch these three YouTube videos:
https://youtu.be/kx27s5aY50E (George Washington's Childhood)
https://youtu.be/ZqvKTEkvGyc?si=YbCrJvK32TTE6RGX (George Washington & French/Indian War)
https://youtu.be/KOhYIp0xitE?si=anKf0--ZHzZbRrkJ (George Washington & Mt. Vernon)
•Read at least the first 25 of George Washinton's "Rules of Civility & Decent Behavior"
•Discuss:
-Why does Washington connect good manners with showing respect to those around you, and how does that shape how people see you?
-Why do you think Washington emphasized self-control in small things like yawning, sitting, or speaking as signs of character?
-What does Washington’s advice about not rejoicing in others’ misfortunes or using empty compliments reveal about what true respect means?