George Washington was sent to the Ohio country with troops in the spring of 1754 to construct a road across the mountains. The British wanted to use the road to retake control of the Ohio River Valley.
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George Washington.
So, they could build a fort where the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers meet to form the Ohio River. They needed to try to "escavate" or search for the French forts. Washington and his troops were the first to bring on the war. When they were in their fort, they spotted some French people searching, and they killed them. Later, the French surrounded the British and told them to surrender. Washington said "Never," and that is what started the French and Indian War.
Fort Duquesne. =)
George Washington.
The small post that George Washington established in the Ohio Country was called Fort Necessity. It was built in 1754 during the French and Indian War as a response to French encroachment in the area. Washington and his troops faced a surprise attack from French forces and ultimately had to surrender, marking a significant early event in the conflict.
1754
George Washington fought in the French and Indian War from 1754 to 1763. The war began in 1754, when Washington was 21 years old, and ended in 1763, when he was 30. 1754 - Washington began fighting in the French and Indian War 1763 - Washington's involvement in the French and Indian War ended
Pitsburgh
Into Pennsylvania.
Colonel George Washington was sent to the Ohio river valley in 1754 to defend it against the French.