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Was George Washington's Family Rich?

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George Washington's family did own much land and slaves, but they were still not considered "rich" in 18th-century society... Sr. History interpreter Anette Ahrens discusses the details behind George Washington's family's wealth. #AskMountVernon Do you have a question for Mount Vernon? Submit it here: http://www.mountvernon.org/education/for-students/ask-mount-vernon/ Learn more about Washington's family: http://www.mountvernon.org/george-washington/family/
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