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A. 1753 … It Begins<br />
• Major George Washington is sent on a<br />
reconnaissance (spy) mission into the Ohio Valley to<br />
establish American claims to the area, and to let the<br />
<strong>French</strong> know their presence was unwanted.<br />
• He made it to Fort Le Bouef, on the shores of Lake<br />
Erie.<br />
• In 1754, a now Lt. Col. Washington was sent to build<br />
a fort near present-day Pittsburgh, PA, which they<br />
called Fort Duquesne.<br />
• The <strong>French</strong> attacked, causing Washington’s forces to<br />
retreat, during which they build another fortification<br />
called Fort Necessity.<br />
• On July 4, 1754, Washington surrendered this fort as<br />
well and was captured, and released by the <strong>French</strong>.<br />
Mr. Peters (c) 2010
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