4 George Washington_ The First President（2.9）

GEORGE WASHINGTON The First President

乔治·华盛顿，美国第一任总统

In 1776, colonists in America declared independence from Britain. The two sides fought a war called the American Revolution.

1776年，美国的殖民者宣布脱离英国独立。 双方打了一场被称为美国革命的战争。

George Washington was the general who led the American army. He was brave, honest, and fair. The war lasted eight years. The Americans finally won.

乔治·华盛顿是领导美国军队的将军。 他勇敢、诚实、公正。 战争持续了八年。 美国人最终赢了。

America was a new country! But who would lead it? Everyone knew the answer: George Washington, of course. Should he be a king? Should he be a president?

美国是一个新的国家！但谁来领导呢？ 每个人都知道答案：当然是乔治·华盛顿。 他应该当国王吗？他应该当总统吗？

But George shocked everyone. He did not want to be a king. He did not want to be a president. "I retire," he said.

但乔治震惊了所有人。 他不想当国王。 他不想当总统。 “我退休了，”他说。

In England, King George was shocked. In France, King Louis was shocked.

在英国，乔治国王震惊了。 在法国，国王路易震惊了。