Lengel's book short answer

Edward G. Lengel, Inventing George Washington: America’s Founder, in Myth and Memory (New York: Harper Collins Publishers, 2011)
Read the introduction and chapter one. What is Lengel’s main argument and why is it a significant contribution to our understanding of American history?
Read chapters two and five. How have Americans exploited Washington’s memory for financial gain?
Read chapter three. Some people depicted Washington as a stone, others as a voracious lover. For what reasons did they depict his love life the way they did?
Read chapter four. How did various religious groups attempt to appropriate Washington as a model for their particular religion?
Read chapters six and seven. How were the so-called “debunkers” influenced by their Progressive Era context?
Read chapter eight and the conclusion. In what ways have Americans more recently appropriated Washington’s memory to serve their various interests?