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because they had many french and indian wars to fight and battle for
We do not like to think of the French winning anything in that battle many but there were French Canadians fighting against the British and Canada in the Battle. But even if one considers them French neither they or the American's managed to win any forts and were driven back. 1775 was not a great year for their revolution but it did set the stage for future victories.
They used forts for the same reason that many other peoples did, protection. It is much better than to be out in the open.
You can swim in all the Great Lakes.
There are many lakes on earth. Some are The Great Lakes, Lake Victoria, and The Great Salt Lake.
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none, no one lives IN the Great Lakes.
Yes , many vessels, from around the globe can be present at the great lakes.
4 lakes Lake Ontario does not border CANADA
Great Lakes is approximately 35 miles from Chicago Midway Airport.
The Great Lakes cover an area of 94,250 square miles.