As a young man, he worked as a surveyor then fought in the French and Indian War (1754-63). During the American Revolution, he led the colonial forces to victory over the British and became a national hero
Before serving as commander of the Continental Army, Washington served as a British officer during the 7 Years War. His service was particularly noted during the Battle of Monongahela.
The puritans because they thought Shakespeare's play where abnormal and distracted people from working for the puritans. The puritans actually burned down the globe theatre.