George Washington in the French and Indian War Flashcards

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How did George Washington Start the French and Indian War?

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He attacked Fort Duquesne and killed 10 people along with a French commander named Coulden de Jumonville. They held 21 people captive and 1 English man died.

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When was George Washington Appointed adjutant in Virginia Colonial Militia?

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November 1752 at 20 years old

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What did George do in 1753?

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He volunteered to send a message to France telling them not to build a fort on English land. The French refused.

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When was George appointed lieutenant colonel and sent with men to reinforce a colonel post? How many people did he go with?

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1754, 160 men

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Which was the only battle that Washington surrendered?

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Fort Necessity

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When and why did George resign from the military>

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1754, protested for equal pay between colonial officers and British officers.

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7
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He soon got control of all men (militia) in Virginia

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REMEMBER

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