Was a war fought by French and English on American soil over control of the Ohio River Valley-- English defeated French in1763.
French fort that was site of first major battle of French and Indian War; General Washington led unsuccessful attack on French troops and was then defeated at Fort Necessity, marking the beginning of conflict.
3 True/False Questions
Fort Necessity → British fort hastily erected and defended by George Washington that was captured by the French in 1754.
George Washington → He had led troops (rather unsuccessfully) during the French and Indian War, and had surrendered Fort Necessity to the French. He was appointed commander-in-chief of the Continental Army, and was much more successful in this second command.
William Pitt → British fort hastily erected and defended by George Washington that was captured by the French in 1754.