Well that depends on who thoight the activities were positive
He obviously didnt show great leadership just because of the year he was born or because he lived on Mt Vernon. "Washington led his army to a decisive victory at York town" would be a great way he showed leadership during the Revolution.
Answer: Most of the people living in the 13 colonies lived and worked on a farm. Although there would eventually be large plantations where the owners became rich growing cash crops, however life for an average farmer was very hard work. They had to work hard all year just to survive.
