General
was the
first commander of US forces and later became
president

George Washington.

Explanation: He helped in a a battle when he was younger and people adored him so much, that he became the General during the revolutionary War. He also introduced concepts that Presidents still use today. He beat the British by cornering them and once, surprise attacking them.  Sadly, he died 2 years after his Presidency. Alexander Hamilton, Washington's most trusting advisor, helped Washington with important choices when he was President.

10 states did

~courtney

they died because of a disease during the first spanish colonies.