George Washington Arrives in Georgia

Vocabulary – George Washington Arrives in Georgia

Independent
Adjective
in politics, free from the authority, control, or domination of somebody or something else, especially not controlled by another state or organization and able to self-govern
Inauguration
Noun
the formal act of placing somebody in an official position, especially the President of the United States, or a ceremony held for this purpose
Conquering
Verb
Victory in war
Inspected
Verb
to examine or review something officially
Fortifications
Noun
a structure built in order to strengthen a place’s defenses, e.g. a wall, ditch, or rampart
Allegiance
Noun
Commitment or loyalty to a ruler or state