<em>George Washington led soldiers into the Revolutionary War</em>. The Revolutionary War happened between 1775-1783 and was the colonists fight for freedom. They did not want to be ran by Great Britain anymore, and wanted to become their own country. They were sick of having "taxation without representation", and Great Britain obviously taking advantage of them. George Washington was a very influential figure in the Revolutionary War. He was the commander of the Continental Army, which included individuals from all 13 of the colonies. When George Washington got back from fighting in the war, he ended up serving two terms as the United States president.
The 1950's era in the US being referred to as the "affluent society" represents a change in the American economy. After World War II, the American economy was booming thanks to the increased spending in developing military technology and creating the resources needed to help a post World War II Europe.
The result of this economic boom included lower unemployment rates and increased spending on material goods. A lot of this disposable income can be contributed in part to the GI Bill, which helped veterans of World War II pay for job training or pursuing a college degree. This then resulted in the development of the new middle class, which enjoyed modern luxuries like TV's and houses in the suburbs.
The royal family controls the government.
