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His actions are considered to have started the French and Indian War. He sent a young American officer to demand the surrender of the French in Ohio- but the officer was captured by the French, and surrendered. The officer, 21 yrs old, was George Washington.
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Is it true that Lieutenant Governor Dinwiddie was known for his defeat of the French at Quebec?
yes
Lieutenant Governor Dinwiddie was known for his defeat of the French at Quebec True or false?
false
Lieutenant Governor Dinwiddie was known for his defeat of the French at Quebec?
FALSE, To counter the French military presence in Ohio, in October 1753 Dinwiddie ordered the 21-year-old Major George Washington (another Ohio Company investor) of the Virginia militia to warn the French to leave Virginia territory
What was Governor Dinwiddie's state?
Virginia
Who was the royal governor of virginia?
Robert Dinwiddie
In a state government who is the second to the governor?
That would be the "Lieutenant Governor".
Who was the governor of Virginia who claimed that the Ohio valley was a british?
Dinwiddie
How is the lieutenant governor of Ohio chosen?
The current Lieutenant Governor of Ohio is Mary Taylor. Taylor assumed office as Lieutenant Governor of Ohio on January 10, 2011.
Who was the governor of Virginia who claimed that the Ohio Valley was a British colony?
Dinwiddie
The Virginia governor who sent George Washington into the Ohio country?
Robert Dinwiddie sent George Washington to the Ohio country.
Who serves as second in command to the governor in many states?
lieutenant governor
Who votes for the lieutenant governor?
People do not vote for a Lieutenant Governor. He or she is selected by the candidate running for Governor.
