Who Was George Washington (Chapter 3)

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In the early 1750s, England and France were fighting over land in the _____________________.

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Ohio River Valley

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George Washington was sent to deliver a message to the French to __________________________.

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leave, abandon your forts

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George Washington's second trip to the Ohio River Valley against the French, he had a force of __________________ men with him.

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150

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George Washington's battle against 800 French soldiers and 400 Indians resulted in a loss of 100 of his men. He showed great leadership and was able to save 50 of his men. He was ______________________ for showing great leadership.

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praised (and promoted)

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Due to the British soldiers bold colored uniforms they were nicknamed _________________.

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Redcoats

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With the General, George Washington led a force of 2,000 British troops against the ______________________ , and won.

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French and Indians

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The French and the British wanted the rich lands of the ______________________ because of all the land and resources that it held.

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Ohio River Valley

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In Europe, armies fought battles while lined up in rows facing each other. George warned the British general that in America war was fought differently. The general didn't listen and ____________________________.

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died from a battle wound.

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After the general died George, only 22 years old, took over command of ALL the frontier forces. As commander he fought battles and _______________________________.

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helped build over 80 forts in the Ohio River Valley.

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The colonists were finally able to move west and settle the Ohio River Valley after the British finally won the war. Because of the opponents the war is called the______________________.

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French and Indian War.