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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) _underline bullet studies at (d) _the 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 the ship. As he was mother. She was (i) --lot to acquire (j) --education only at 15. So Washington did not go.