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George Washington was the first president of America This great man was obedient (a)___________ his parents.(b)_________ the age of 15 he decided to go (c)____________ studies at (d)____________ excellent school in Europe, where his brother was studying and had made all (e)_____________ preparations for crossing (f)____________ Atlantic Ocean. He ordered his people to put his necessary things (g)__________ the ship. As he was preparing to leave, he went to see his (h)__________ mother. She was not happy thinking that her son had to struggle (i) __________ lot to acquire (j)_________education only at 15. So, Washington did not go.