What can you learn about young George Washington's personality and ambitions from reading his journals? Objective Students will… •List what they know about Washington, correcting items on their list as they research the man •Analyze his 1748 writing as a surveyor •List three ways he has changed by reading his 1753 writing on a military mission •List one character trait revealed by this 1754 promotion letter Background By studying young George Washington’s writings as a 16-year-old surveyor and writings from his first military trip five years later students will learn about his character and am Duration: 90 Minutes.