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George Washington was sent by the Virginia colony to order the French to leave the Ohio River valley. What was Washingtons position at that time?
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Which war was George Washington President?
The Revolutionary War was the one most people would associate with George Washington. But he also participated in the French and Indian War, fighting with the Virginia Militia in support of the British fighting the French (the opposite scenario occurred 11 years later in the American Revolution).
Why Was George Washington Put In Charge Of The Troops From Virginia?
They put George Washington in charge of the troops because he was experienced and he loved the war
How old was George Washington when he became the Commander in Chief of the Continental Army?
George Washington was 43 years old in April, 1775, when he accepted the position of Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army. He had been a colonel in the Virginia Militia at the age of 22 during the French and Indian War (1754-1758)
Who was the french nobleman who became washingtons trusted aide?
The Marquis De Lafayette was his name.
What was George Washingtons brothers name?
Born into a family on the margins of the virginiaaristocracy, Washington advanced rapidly to local prominence owing to his brother lawrence-massachusetts'sbrief career in the British military establishment and to Lawrence's marriage into the powerful fairfax-virginiafamily. Ambitious and intelligent, though lacking formal education, Washington obtained the office of regional militia adjutant, the assignment of warning the French in the Ohio Valley to depart from lands claimed by Virginia, and afterward the position of special aide to Gen.
Did George Washington led troops from Virginia to fight the french?
No, George Washington did not lead troops from Virginia to fight the French. However, he did lead the Virginia Regiment in the French and Indian War, which was a conflict between the British and the French.
How did Britain react to Washingtons actions in the French Revolution?
Britain reacted to Washington's actions in the French Revolution by seizing the cargoes of American ships carrying goods from the French West Indies.
Was George Washington French?
No, he was American, he was born in Virginia in 1732.
Who was young Virginia surveyor who led militia in french and Indian war he later was commander of the American forces during the revolutionary war?
George Washington was a young surveyor who came to Virginia to help fight the French. Washington was only twenty-one years old when the French moved troops into Virginia.
Who commanded the Virginia militia against the French at the onset of the French and Indian War?
George Washington
Was the Virginia Militia successful in French and Indian wars?
Geroge Washington
In the French and Indian War why was George Washington put in charge of the troops from Virginia?
He was put in charge because he was a good leader.
Who was the Virginia militia officer during the French and Indian War?
george washington
Who was Virginia's militia officer during the french and idian war?
George Washington
Virginia militia officer during the French and Indian War?
George Washington
Where was Washington's first Command?
His first command was of the Virginia Regiment (Militia) of the British Army in the French and Indian War. Washingtons first battle was agianst a small French and indian detachment about 40 miles from Fort Duquesne (western Pennsylvania). He had about 150 men. the French and indians ran away and got their full force. Washington built a fort in the worst of possible places at the bottom of a vally called Fort Necessity. There was a 10 hour siege and then Washington surrendered. The French commander let him and his men march away without their weapons.
What Virginia farmer was told by Governor Dinwiddie to drive the French from the Ohio Valley?
Gorge Washington
