French and Indian War

Front

Which fort was built in 1754 where the three rivers met?

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Fort Duquesne

Front

What was the fort Washington built to protect his troops against the French attack?

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Fort Necessity

Front

Which British General was defeated in the battle on the way to take the French fort?

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Braddock

Front

After the English took over the French fort at the three rivers, what name was given to a newly built fort?

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Fort Pitt

Front

Who was the Native American chief who led tribes in attacking western frontier forts and was defeated at the battle of Bushy Run?

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Pontiac

Front

Which two European countries were fighting for control of western Ohio River Valley in the mid-1700s?

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England and France

Front

Why were the English and French fighting for this land?

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fur trade

Front

In the 1700s, a place or area that was unsettled was known as:

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wilderness

Front

Who was first sent to western PA to ask the French to leave the region?

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George Washington

Front

The Ohio River Valley was located in PA. Why did the colony of Virginia get involved in the claim for the Ohio River Valley?

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Virginia claimed this area as its own