Some of the notebooks of young Washington's are now kept in the museum.They show that (1)__________________.At school he seemed only to be interested in maths.In fact,(2)____________________.For unlike other young Virginian gentlemen of that day,he did not go to college of William and Mary in the Virginian capital.He received less formal education than some other early American presidents such as Adams,Jefferson and Madison.In later years,Washington (3)_____________________.He never felt comfortable in a debate in Congress,or on any subject that had nothing to do with practical matters.And because he never learned French and could not speak directly to the French leaders,he did not visit the country he admired so much.Thus,unlike Jefferson and Adams,he never reached Europe.
He was learning latin and was fond of reading english novels.
His schooling was surprise short for a gentlement and uncomplete.
probably regret his lack of formal training
1. he was learning Latin and was fond of reading English novels
2. his schooling was surprisingly short for a gentleman,and incomplete.
3. probably regretted his lack of formal training.
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