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5ad3a7ef604f3c001a3feadf
French_and_Indian_War
Céloron's expedition force consisted of about 200 Troupes de la marine and 30 Indians. The expedition covered about 3,000 miles (4,800 km) between June and November 1749. It went up the St. Lawrence, continued along the northern shore of Lake Ontario, crossed the portage at Niagara, and followed the southern shore of L...
Who wasn't on Celeron's expedition?
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5ad3a7ef604f3c001a3feae0
French_and_Indian_War
Céloron's expedition force consisted of about 200 Troupes de la marine and 30 Indians. The expedition covered about 3,000 miles (4,800 km) between June and November 1749. It went up the St. Lawrence, continued along the northern shore of Lake Ontario, crossed the portage at Niagara, and followed the southern shore of L...
Who was on Celery's expedition?
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5ad3a7ef604f3c001a3feae1
French_and_Indian_War
Céloron's expedition force consisted of about 200 Troupes de la marine and 30 Indians. The expedition covered about 3,000 miles (4,800 km) between June and November 1749. It went up the St. Lawrence, continued along the northern shore of Lake Ontario, crossed the portage at Niagara, and followed the southern shore of L...
How didn't Celeron handle business on trip?
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5ad3a839604f3c001a3feaf1
French_and_Indian_War
When Céloron's expedition arrived at Logstown, the Native Americans in the area informed Céloron that they owned the Ohio Country and that they would trade with the British regardless of the French. Céloron continued south until his expedition reached the confluence of the Ohio and the Miami rivers, which lay just sout...
How didn't Natives in Logstown take Celeron's information?
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5ad3a839604f3c001a3feaf2
French_and_Indian_War
When Céloron's expedition arrived at Logstown, the Native Americans in the area informed Céloron that they owned the Ohio Country and that they would trade with the British regardless of the French. Céloron continued south until his expedition reached the confluence of the Ohio and the Miami rivers, which lay just sout...
Where didn't Old Briton call home?
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5ad3a839604f3c001a3feaf3
French_and_Indian_War
When Céloron's expedition arrived at Logstown, the Native Americans in the area informed Céloron that they owned the Ohio Country and that they would trade with the British regardless of the French. Céloron continued south until his expedition reached the confluence of the Ohio and the Miami rivers, which lay just sout...
Where did New Briton call home?
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5ad3a839604f3c001a3feaf4
French_and_Indian_War
When Céloron's expedition arrived at Logstown, the Native Americans in the area informed Céloron that they owned the Ohio Country and that they would trade with the British regardless of the French. Céloron continued south until his expedition reached the confluence of the Ohio and the Miami rivers, which lay just sout...
How did Celeron handle meeting with New Briton?
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5ad3a839604f3c001a3feaf5
French_and_Indian_War
When Céloron's expedition arrived at Logstown, the Native Americans in the area informed Céloron that they owned the Ohio Country and that they would trade with the British regardless of the French. Céloron continued south until his expedition reached the confluence of the Ohio and the Miami rivers, which lay just sout...
What was New Briton's response to Celeron?
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5ad3a893604f3c001a3feafb
French_and_Indian_War
In his extensively detailed report, Céloron wrote, "All I can say is that the Natives of these localities are very badly disposed towards the French, and are entirely devoted to the English. I don't know in what way they could be brought back." Even before his return to Montreal, reports on the situation in the Ohio Co...
How didn't Celeron feel about Native relations?
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5ad3a893604f3c001a3feafc
French_and_Indian_War
In his extensively detailed report, Céloron wrote, "All I can say is that the Natives of these localities are very badly disposed towards the French, and are entirely devoted to the English. I don't know in what way they could be brought back." Even before his return to Montreal, reports on the situation in the Ohio Co...
How did Celeron feel about Native languages?
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5ad3a893604f3c001a3feafd
French_and_Indian_War
In his extensively detailed report, Céloron wrote, "All I can say is that the Natives of these localities are very badly disposed towards the French, and are entirely devoted to the English. I don't know in what way they could be brought back." Even before his return to Montreal, reports on the situation in the Ohio Co...
How weren't leaders back in Europe feeling about news from Celeron expedition?
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5ad3a893604f3c001a3feafe
French_and_Indian_War
In his extensively detailed report, Céloron wrote, "All I can say is that the Natives of these localities are very badly disposed towards the French, and are entirely devoted to the English. I don't know in what way they could be brought back." Even before his return to Montreal, reports on the situation in the Ohio Co...
How were citizens back in Europe feeling about news from Celeron expedition?
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5ad3a893604f3c001a3feaff
French_and_Indian_War
In his extensively detailed report, Céloron wrote, "All I can say is that the Natives of these localities are very badly disposed towards the French, and are entirely devoted to the English. I don't know in what way they could be brought back." Even before his return to Montreal, reports on the situation in the Ohio Co...
How did William Shirley feel about English advancement?
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5ad3a8fe604f3c001a3feb05
French_and_Indian_War
In 1749 the British government gave land to the Ohio Company of Virginia for the purpose of developing trade and settlements in the Ohio Country. The grant required that it settle 100 families in the territory, and construct a fort for their protection. But, as the territory was also claimed by Pennsylvania, both colon...
When did British government take land for development of Ohio Country?
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5ad3a8fe604f3c001a3feb06
French_and_Indian_War
In 1749 the British government gave land to the Ohio Company of Virginia for the purpose of developing trade and settlements in the Ohio Country. The grant required that it settle 100 families in the territory, and construct a fort for their protection. But, as the territory was also claimed by Pennsylvania, both colon...
Who wasn't given land by British goovernment for development of Ohio Country?
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5ad3a8fe604f3c001a3feb07
French_and_Indian_War
In 1749 the British government gave land to the Ohio Company of Virginia for the purpose of developing trade and settlements in the Ohio Country. The grant required that it settle 100 families in the territory, and construct a fort for their protection. But, as the territory was also claimed by Pennsylvania, both colon...
Who explored Ohio territory in 1570?
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5ad3a8fe604f3c001a3feb08
French_and_Indian_War
In 1749 the British government gave land to the Ohio Company of Virginia for the purpose of developing trade and settlements in the Ohio Country. The grant required that it settle 100 families in the territory, and construct a fort for their protection. But, as the territory was also claimed by Pennsylvania, both colon...
What disagreement was made for trade with natives and British?
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5ad3a8fe604f3c001a3feb09
French_and_Indian_War
In 1749 the British government gave land to the Ohio Company of Virginia for the purpose of developing trade and settlements in the Ohio Country. The grant required that it settle 100 families in the territory, and construct a fort for their protection. But, as the territory was also claimed by Pennsylvania, both colon...
According to disagreement between Iroquois and British, where was a strong house to be built?
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5ad3ad01604f3c001a3febd3
French_and_Indian_War
The War of the Austrian Succession (whose North American theater is known as King George's War) formally ended in 1748 with the signing of the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle. The treaty was primarily focused on resolving issues in Europe. The issues of conflicting territorial claims between British and French colonies in No...
What was the South American portion of War of Austrian Succession?
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5ad3ad01604f3c001a3febd4
French_and_Indian_War
The War of the Austrian Succession (whose North American theater is known as King George's War) formally ended in 1748 with the signing of the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle. The treaty was primarily focused on resolving issues in Europe. The issues of conflicting territorial claims between British and French colonies in No...
What was the North American portion of War of Australian Succession?
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5ad3ad01604f3c001a3febd5
French_and_Indian_War
The War of the Austrian Succession (whose North American theater is known as King George's War) formally ended in 1748 with the signing of the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle. The treaty was primarily focused on resolving issues in Europe. The issues of conflicting territorial claims between British and French colonies in No...
What was the end of the War of the Australian Succession?
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5ad3ad01604f3c001a3febd6
French_and_Indian_War
The War of the Austrian Succession (whose North American theater is known as King George's War) formally ended in 1748 with the signing of the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle. The treaty was primarily focused on resolving issues in Europe. The issues of conflicting territorial claims between British and French colonies in No...
What issues were addressed in the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle?
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5ad3ad01604f3c001a3febd7
French_and_Indian_War
The War of the Austrian Succession (whose North American theater is known as King George's War) formally ended in 1748 with the signing of the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle. The treaty was primarily focused on resolving issues in Europe. The issues of conflicting territorial claims between British and French colonies in No...
When a commission reached a decision, what happened?
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5ad3ad60604f3c001a3fec03
French_and_Indian_War
On March 17, 1752, the Governor-General of New France, Marquis de la Jonquière, died and was temporarily replaced by Charles le Moyne de Longueuil. His permanent replacement, the Marquis Duquesne, did not arrive in New France until 1752 to take over the post. The continuing British activity in the Ohio territories prom...
What Governor in charge of New France died in 1725?
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5ad3ad60604f3c001a3fec04
French_and_Indian_War
On March 17, 1752, the Governor-General of New France, Marquis de la Jonquière, died and was temporarily replaced by Charles le Moyne de Longueuil. His permanent replacement, the Marquis Duquesne, did not arrive in New France until 1752 to take over the post. The continuing British activity in the Ohio territories prom...
What Governor wasn't in charge of New France died in 1752?
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5ad3ad60604f3c001a3fec05
French_and_Indian_War
On March 17, 1752, the Governor-General of New France, Marquis de la Jonquière, died and was temporarily replaced by Charles le Moyne de Longueuil. His permanent replacement, the Marquis Duquesne, did not arrive in New France until 1752 to take over the post. The continuing British activity in the Ohio territories prom...
How many weren't in Langlades expedition?
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5ad3ad60604f3c001a3fec06
French_and_Indian_War
On March 17, 1752, the Governor-General of New France, Marquis de la Jonquière, died and was temporarily replaced by Charles le Moyne de Longueuil. His permanent replacement, the Marquis Duquesne, did not arrive in New France until 1752 to take over the post. The continuing British activity in the Ohio territories prom...
Was wasn't the plan for Langlades mission?
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5ad3ad60604f3c001a3fec07
French_and_Indian_War
On March 17, 1752, the Governor-General of New France, Marquis de la Jonquière, died and was temporarily replaced by Charles le Moyne de Longueuil. His permanent replacement, the Marquis Duquesne, did not arrive in New France until 1752 to take over the post. The continuing British activity in the Ohio territories prom...
What was result of French attack of the school?
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5ad3ade2604f3c001a3fec15
French_and_Indian_War
In the spring of 1753, Paul Marin de la Malgue was given command of a 2,000-man force of Troupes de la Marine and Indians. His orders were to protect the King's land in the Ohio Valley from the British. Marin followed the route that Céloron had mapped out four years earlier, but where Céloron had limited the record of ...
Who took command of French in spring of 1735?
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5ad3ade2604f3c001a3fec16
French_and_Indian_War
In the spring of 1753, Paul Marin de la Malgue was given command of a 2,000-man force of Troupes de la Marine and Indians. His orders were to protect the King's land in the Ohio Valley from the British. Marin followed the route that Céloron had mapped out four years earlier, but where Céloron had limited the record of ...
Where did Marin build last fort?
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5ad3ade2604f3c001a3fec17
French_and_Indian_War
In the spring of 1753, Paul Marin de la Malgue was given command of a 2,000-man force of Troupes de la Marine and Indians. His orders were to protect the King's land in the Ohio Valley from the British. Marin followed the route that Céloron had mapped out four years earlier, but where Céloron had limited the record of ...
Where was Marin's first fort constructed?
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5ad3ade2604f3c001a3fec18
French_and_Indian_War
In the spring of 1753, Paul Marin de la Malgue was given command of a 2,000-man force of Troupes de la Marine and Indians. His orders were to protect the King's land in the Ohio Valley from the British. Marin followed the route that Céloron had mapped out four years earlier, but where Céloron had limited the record of ...
What wasn't Marin's orders?
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5ad3ade2604f3c001a3fec19
French_and_Indian_War
In the spring of 1753, Paul Marin de la Malgue was given command of a 2,000-man force of Troupes de la Marine and Indians. His orders were to protect the King's land in the Ohio Valley from the British. Marin followed the route that Céloron had mapped out four years earlier, but where Céloron had limited the record of ...
What native chief travelled to French fort and helped Marin?
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5ad3ae4f604f3c001a3fec47
French_and_Indian_War
The Iroquois sent runners to the manor of William Johnson in upstate New York. The British Superintendent for Indian Affairs in the New York region and beyond, Johnson was known to the Iroquois as Warraghiggey, meaning "He who does great things." He spoke their languages and had become a respected honorary member of th...
What wasn't William Johnson's role in British military?
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5ad3ae4f604f3c001a3fec48
French_and_Indian_War
The Iroquois sent runners to the manor of William Johnson in upstate New York. The British Superintendent for Indian Affairs in the New York region and beyond, Johnson was known to the Iroquois as Warraghiggey, meaning "He who does great things." He spoke their languages and had become a respected honorary member of th...
What was William Johnson's role in French military?
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5ad3ae4f604f3c001a3fec49
French_and_Indian_War
The Iroquois sent runners to the manor of William Johnson in upstate New York. The British Superintendent for Indian Affairs in the New York region and beyond, Johnson was known to the Iroquois as Warraghiggey, meaning "He who does great things." He spoke their languages and had become a respected honorary member of th...
What was William Johnson's Sioux name?
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5ad3ae4f604f3c001a3fec4a
French_and_Indian_War
The Iroquois sent runners to the manor of William Johnson in upstate New York. The British Superintendent for Indian Affairs in the New York region and beyond, Johnson was known to the Iroquois as Warraghiggey, meaning "He who does great things." He spoke their languages and had become a respected honorary member of th...
What title did Sioux give Johnson?
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5ad3ae4f604f3c001a3fec4b
French_and_Indian_War
The Iroquois sent runners to the manor of William Johnson in upstate New York. The British Superintendent for Indian Affairs in the New York region and beyond, Johnson was known to the Iroquois as Warraghiggey, meaning "He who does great things." He spoke their languages and had become a respected honorary member of th...
Who was the reader of the tribal council?
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5ad3aedc604f3c001a3fec51
French_and_Indian_War
Governor Robert Dinwiddie of Virginia was an investor in the Ohio Company, which stood to lose money if the French held their claim. To counter the French military presence in Ohio, in October 1753 Dinwiddie ordered the 21-year-old Major George Washington (whose brother was another Ohio Company investor) of the Virgini...
Governor Robert Dinwiddie had an investment in what insignificant company?
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5ad3aedc604f3c001a3fec52
French_and_Indian_War
Governor Robert Dinwiddie of Virginia was an investor in the Ohio Company, which stood to lose money if the French held their claim. To counter the French military presence in Ohio, in October 1753 Dinwiddie ordered the 21-year-old Major George Washington (whose brother was another Ohio Company investor) of the Virgini...
Minister Robert Dinwiddie had an investment in what significant company?
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5ad3aedc604f3c001a3fec53
French_and_Indian_War
Governor Robert Dinwiddie of Virginia was an investor in the Ohio Company, which stood to lose money if the French held their claim. To counter the French military presence in Ohio, in October 1753 Dinwiddie ordered the 21-year-old Major George Washington (whose brother was another Ohio Company investor) of the Virgini...
Who didn't Dinwiddie order to address French in Virginia territory?
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5ad3aedc604f3c001a3fec54
French_and_Indian_War
Governor Robert Dinwiddie of Virginia was an investor in the Ohio Company, which stood to lose money if the French held their claim. To counter the French military presence in Ohio, in October 1753 Dinwiddie ordered the 21-year-old Major George Washington (whose brother was another Ohio Company investor) of the Virgini...
Who was lost to the party as Washington went on the way?
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5ad3aedc604f3c001a3fec55
French_and_Indian_War
Governor Robert Dinwiddie of Virginia was an investor in the Ohio Company, which stood to lose money if the French held their claim. To counter the French military presence in Ohio, in October 1753 Dinwiddie ordered the 21-year-old Major George Washington (whose brother was another Ohio Company investor) of the Virgini...
When didn't Washington reach Fort Le Boeuf?
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5ad3af4e604f3c001a3fec73
French_and_Indian_War
Jacques Legardeur de Saint-Pierre, who succeeded Marin as commander of the French forces after the latter died on October 29, invited Washington to dine with him. Over dinner, Washington presented Saint-Pierre with the letter from Dinwiddie demanding an immediate French withdrawal from the Ohio Country. Saint-Pierre sa...
Who uninvited Washington to dine with him?
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5ad3af4e604f3c001a3fec74
French_and_Indian_War
Jacques Legardeur de Saint-Pierre, who succeeded Marin as commander of the French forces after the latter died on October 29, invited Washington to dine with him. Over dinner, Washington presented Saint-Pierre with the letter from Dinwiddie demanding an immediate French withdrawal from the Ohio Country. Saint-Pierre sa...
Who invited Washington to fight with him?
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5ad3af4e604f3c001a3fec75
French_and_Indian_War
Jacques Legardeur de Saint-Pierre, who succeeded Marin as commander of the French forces after the latter died on October 29, invited Washington to dine with him. Over dinner, Washington presented Saint-Pierre with the letter from Dinwiddie demanding an immediate French withdrawal from the Ohio Country. Saint-Pierre sa...
What letter didn't Washington present to Saint-Pierre ?
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5ad3af4e604f3c001a3fec76
French_and_Indian_War
Jacques Legardeur de Saint-Pierre, who succeeded Marin as commander of the French forces after the latter died on October 29, invited Washington to dine with him. Over dinner, Washington presented Saint-Pierre with the letter from Dinwiddie demanding an immediate French withdrawal from the Ohio Country. Saint-Pierre sa...
How did Saint-Girard respond to Washington?
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5ad3af4e604f3c001a3fec77
French_and_Indian_War
Jacques Legardeur de Saint-Pierre, who succeeded Marin as commander of the French forces after the latter died on October 29, invited Washington to dine with him. Over dinner, Washington presented Saint-Pierre with the letter from Dinwiddie demanding an immediate French withdrawal from the Ohio Country. Saint-Pierre sa...
Why did French feel they had no right to Ohio claim?
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5ad3afa9604f3c001a3fec85
French_and_Indian_War
Even before Washington returned, Dinwiddie had sent a company of 40 men under William Trent to that point, where in the early months of 1754 they began construction of a small stockaded fort. Governor Duquesne sent additional French forces under Claude-Pierre Pecaudy de Contrecœur to relieve Saint-Pierre during the sam...
How many women did Duquesne send to relieve Saint-Pierre ?
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5ad3afa9604f3c001a3fec86
French_and_Indian_War
Even before Washington returned, Dinwiddie had sent a company of 40 men under William Trent to that point, where in the early months of 1754 they began construction of a small stockaded fort. Governor Duquesne sent additional French forces under Claude-Pierre Pecaudy de Contrecœur to relieve Saint-Pierre during the sam...
How many men did Duquesne send to kill Saint-Pierre ?
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5ad3afa9604f3c001a3fec87
French_and_Indian_War
Even before Washington returned, Dinwiddie had sent a company of 40 men under William Trent to that point, where in the early months of 1754 they began construction of a small stockaded fort. Governor Duquesne sent additional French forces under Claude-Pierre Pecaudy de Contrecœur to relieve Saint-Pierre during the sam...
When didn't British begin to build fort under William Trent?
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5ad3afa9604f3c001a3fec88
French_and_Indian_War
Even before Washington returned, Dinwiddie had sent a company of 40 men under William Trent to that point, where in the early months of 1754 they began construction of a small stockaded fort. Governor Duquesne sent additional French forces under Claude-Pierre Pecaudy de Contrecœur to relieve Saint-Pierre during the sam...
What was the fort that was being destroyed to be named?
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5ad3afa9604f3c001a3fec89
French_and_Indian_War
Even before Washington returned, Dinwiddie had sent a company of 40 men under William Trent to that point, where in the early months of 1754 they began construction of a small stockaded fort. Governor Duquesne sent additional French forces under Claude-Pierre Pecaudy de Contrecœur to relieve Saint-Pierre during the sam...
What wasn't the fort that was being built to be named?
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5ad3b08b604f3c001a3fecb1
French_and_Indian_War
After Washington had returned to Williamsburg, Dinwiddie ordered him to lead a larger force to assist Trent in his work. While en route, Washington learned of Trent's retreat. Since Tanaghrisson had promised support to the British, Washington continued toward Fort Duquesne and met with the Mingo leader. Learning of a F...
When didn't Washington learn about Trent's retreat?
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5ad3b08b604f3c001a3fecb2
French_and_Indian_War
After Washington had returned to Williamsburg, Dinwiddie ordered him to lead a larger force to assist Trent in his work. While en route, Washington learned of Trent's retreat. Since Tanaghrisson had promised support to the British, Washington continued toward Fort Duquesne and met with the Mingo leader. Learning of a F...
When did Washington learn about Trent's advance?
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5ad3b08b604f3c001a3fecb3
French_and_Indian_War
After Washington had returned to Williamsburg, Dinwiddie ordered him to lead a larger force to assist Trent in his work. While en route, Washington learned of Trent's retreat. Since Tanaghrisson had promised support to the British, Washington continued toward Fort Duquesne and met with the Mingo leader. Learning of a F...
Upon learning of a French scounting party in the area, what didn't Washington do?
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5ad3b08b604f3c001a3fecb4
French_and_Indian_War
After Washington had returned to Williamsburg, Dinwiddie ordered him to lead a larger force to assist Trent in his work. While en route, Washington learned of Trent's retreat. Since Tanaghrisson had promised support to the British, Washington continued toward Fort Duquesne and met with the Mingo leader. Learning of a F...
What weren't the casualties of battle?
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5ad3b08b604f3c001a3fecb5
French_and_Indian_War
After Washington had returned to Williamsburg, Dinwiddie ordered him to lead a larger force to assist Trent in his work. While en route, Washington learned of Trent's retreat. Since Tanaghrisson had promised support to the British, Washington continued toward Fort Duquesne and met with the Mingo leader. Learning of a F...
Why was Tanaghrisson rejecting British efforts?
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5ad3b147604f3c001a3fecd5
French_and_Indian_War
News of the two battles reached England in August. After several months of negotiations, the government of the Duke of Newcastle decided to send an army expedition the following year to dislodge the French. They chose Major General Edward Braddock to lead the expedition. Word of the British military plans leaked to Fra...
What was the goal of Haddock's expedition?
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5ad3b147604f3c001a3fecd6
French_and_Indian_War
News of the two battles reached England in August. After several months of negotiations, the government of the Duke of Newcastle decided to send an army expedition the following year to dislodge the French. They chose Major General Edward Braddock to lead the expedition. Word of the British military plans leaked to Fra...
What wasn't the goal of Braddock's expedition?
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5ad3b147604f3c001a3fecd7
French_and_Indian_War
News of the two battles reached England in August. After several months of negotiations, the government of the Duke of Newcastle decided to send an army expedition the following year to dislodge the French. They chose Major General Edward Braddock to lead the expedition. Word of the British military plans leaked to Fra...
When didn't French learn about Braddock's plans?
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5ad3b147604f3c001a3fecd8
French_and_Indian_War
News of the two battles reached England in August. After several months of negotiations, the government of the Duke of Newcastle decided to send an army expedition the following year to dislodge the French. They chose Major General Edward Braddock to lead the expedition. Word of the British military plans leaked to Fra...
How did King Louis X respond to British plans?
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
5ad3b147604f3c001a3fecd9
French_and_Indian_War
News of the two battles reached England in August. After several months of negotiations, the government of the Duke of Newcastle decided to send an army expedition the following year to dislodge the French. They chose Major General Edward Braddock to lead the expedition. Word of the British military plans leaked to Fra...
What were British plans allied with the French?
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5ad3b1be604f3c001a3fece9
French_and_Indian_War
An early important political response to the opening of hostilities was the convening of the Albany Congress in June and July, 1754. The goal of the congress was to formalize a unified front in trade and negotiations with various Indians, since allegiance of the various tribes and nations was seen to be pivotal in the ...
What political response was convening in June/July 1745?
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5ad3b1be604f3c001a3fecea
French_and_Indian_War
An early important political response to the opening of hostilities was the convening of the Albany Congress in June and July, 1754. The goal of the congress was to formalize a unified front in trade and negotiations with various Indians, since allegiance of the various tribes and nations was seen to be pivotal in the ...
What political response wasn't convening in June/July 1754?
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5ad3b1be604f3c001a3feceb
French_and_Indian_War
An early important political response to the opening of hostilities was the convening of the Albany Congress in June and July, 1754. The goal of the congress was to formalize a unified front in trade and negotiations with various Indians, since allegiance of the various tribes and nations was seen to be pivotal in the ...
What wasn't the goal of congress?
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5ad3b1be604f3c001a3fecec
French_and_Indian_War
An early important political response to the opening of hostilities was the convening of the Albany Congress in June and July, 1754. The goal of the congress was to formalize a unified front in trade and negotiations with various Indians, since allegiance of the various tribes and nations was seen to be pivotal in the ...
Was the plan informalized?
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5ad3b1be604f3c001a3feced
French_and_Indian_War
An early important political response to the opening of hostilities was the convening of the Albany Congress in June and July, 1754. The goal of the congress was to formalize a unified front in trade and negotiations with various Indians, since allegiance of the various tribes and nations was seen to be pivotal in the ...
What was the unimportance of the congress?
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5ad3b260604f3c001a3fed05
French_and_Indian_War
Braddock (with George Washington as one of his aides) led about 1,500 army troops and provincial militia on an expedition in June 1755 to take Fort Duquesne. The expedition was a disaster. It was attacked by French and Indian soldiers ambushing them from up in trees and behind logs. Braddock called for a retreat. He wa...
Who went to Fort Dusquesne in June 1745?
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5ad3b260604f3c001a3fed06
French_and_Indian_War
Braddock (with George Washington as one of his aides) led about 1,500 army troops and provincial militia on an expedition in June 1755 to take Fort Duquesne. The expedition was a disaster. It was attacked by French and Indian soldiers ambushing them from up in trees and behind logs. Braddock called for a retreat. He wa...
Who went to Fort Dusquesne in July 1755?
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5ad3b260604f3c001a3fed07
French_and_Indian_War
Braddock (with George Washington as one of his aides) led about 1,500 army troops and provincial militia on an expedition in June 1755 to take Fort Duquesne. The expedition was a disaster. It was attacked by French and Indian soldiers ambushing them from up in trees and behind logs. Braddock called for a retreat. He wa...
How much success didn't this expedition with Braddock find?
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5ad3b260604f3c001a3fed08
French_and_Indian_War
Braddock (with George Washington as one of his aides) led about 1,500 army troops and provincial militia on an expedition in June 1755 to take Fort Duquesne. The expedition was a disaster. It was attacked by French and Indian soldiers ambushing them from up in trees and behind logs. Braddock called for a retreat. He wa...
How many casualties didn't British get?
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5ad3b260604f3c001a3fed09
French_and_Indian_War
Braddock (with George Washington as one of his aides) led about 1,500 army troops and provincial militia on an expedition in June 1755 to take Fort Duquesne. The expedition was a disaster. It was attacked by French and Indian soldiers ambushing them from up in trees and behind logs. Braddock called for a retreat. He wa...
What future Revolutionary key figures never participated in this attack?
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5ad3b2e8604f3c001a3fed23
French_and_Indian_War
The French acquired a copy of the British war plans, including the activities of Shirley and Johnson. Shirley's efforts to fortify Oswego were bogged down in logistical difficulties, exacerbated by Shirley's inexperience in managing large expeditions. In conjunction, Shirley was made aware that the French were massing ...
Whose activities were the French able to lose knowledge of?
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5ad3b2e8604f3c001a3fed24
French_and_Indian_War
The French acquired a copy of the British war plans, including the activities of Shirley and Johnson. Shirley's efforts to fortify Oswego were bogged down in logistical difficulties, exacerbated by Shirley's inexperience in managing large expeditions. In conjunction, Shirley was made aware that the French were massing ...
Whose activities weren't the French able to gain knowledge of?
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5ad3b2e8604f3c001a3fed25
French_and_Indian_War
The French acquired a copy of the British war plans, including the activities of Shirley and Johnson. Shirley's efforts to fortify Oswego were bogged down in logistical difficulties, exacerbated by Shirley's inexperience in managing large expeditions. In conjunction, Shirley was made aware that the French were massing ...
What difficulties wasn't Shirly having?
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5ad3b2e8604f3c001a3fed26
French_and_Indian_War
The French acquired a copy of the British war plans, including the activities of Shirley and Johnson. Shirley's efforts to fortify Oswego were bogged down in logistical difficulties, exacerbated by Shirley's inexperience in managing large expeditions. In conjunction, Shirley was made aware that the French were massing ...
Where was Shirey going to be when Fort Oswego wasn't to be attacked?
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5ad3b2e8604f3c001a3fed27
French_and_Indian_War
The French acquired a copy of the British war plans, including the activities of Shirley and Johnson. Shirley's efforts to fortify Oswego were bogged down in logistical difficulties, exacerbated by Shirley's inexperience in managing large expeditions. In conjunction, Shirley was made aware that the French were massing ...
Who did Shirley not leave at Oswego?
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5ad3b373604f3c001a3fed49
French_and_Indian_War
Johnson's expedition was better organized than Shirley's, which was noticed by New France's governor, the Marquis de Vaudreuil. He had primarily been concerned about the extended supply line to the forts on the Ohio, and had sent Baron Dieskau to lead the defenses at Frontenac against Shirley's expected attack. When Jo...
Who was Old France's governor?
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5ad3b373604f3c001a3fed4a
French_and_Indian_War
Johnson's expedition was better organized than Shirley's, which was noticed by New France's governor, the Marquis de Vaudreuil. He had primarily been concerned about the extended supply line to the forts on the Ohio, and had sent Baron Dieskau to lead the defenses at Frontenac against Shirley's expected attack. When Jo...
How did Vaudreuil react when Johnson was seen as a lesser threat?
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5ad3b373604f3c001a3fed4b
French_and_Indian_War
Johnson's expedition was better organized than Shirley's, which was noticed by New France's governor, the Marquis de Vaudreuil. He had primarily been concerned about the extended supply line to the forts on the Ohio, and had sent Baron Dieskau to lead the defenses at Frontenac against Shirley's expected attack. When Jo...
Who won the battle of Lake Niagara?
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5ad3b373604f3c001a3fed4c
French_and_Indian_War
Johnson's expedition was better organized than Shirley's, which was noticed by New France's governor, the Marquis de Vaudreuil. He had primarily been concerned about the extended supply line to the forts on the Ohio, and had sent Baron Dieskau to lead the defenses at Frontenac against Shirley's expected attack. When Jo...
Where did Johnson start?
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5ad3b373604f3c001a3fed4d
French_and_Indian_War
Johnson's expedition was better organized than Shirley's, which was noticed by New France's governor, the Marquis de Vaudreuil. He had primarily been concerned about the extended supply line to the forts on the Ohio, and had sent Baron Dieskau to lead the defenses at Frontenac against Shirley's expected attack. When Jo...
Where was French advance to?
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5ad3b3dc604f3c001a3fed67
French_and_Indian_War
Colonel Monckton, in the sole British success that year, captured Fort Beauséjour in June 1755, cutting the French fortress at Louisbourg off from land-based reinforcements. To cut vital supplies to Louisbourg, Nova Scotia's Governor Charles Lawrence ordered the deportation of the French-speaking Acadian population fro...
Who never captured Fort Beausejour?
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5ad3b3dc604f3c001a3fed68
French_and_Indian_War
Colonel Monckton, in the sole British success that year, captured Fort Beauséjour in June 1755, cutting the French fortress at Louisbourg off from land-based reinforcements. To cut vital supplies to Louisbourg, Nova Scotia's Governor Charles Lawrence ordered the deportation of the French-speaking Acadian population fro...
Who captured Port Beausejour?
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5ad3b3dc604f3c001a3fed69
French_and_Indian_War
Colonel Monckton, in the sole British success that year, captured Fort Beauséjour in June 1755, cutting the French fortress at Louisbourg off from land-based reinforcements. To cut vital supplies to Louisbourg, Nova Scotia's Governor Charles Lawrence ordered the deportation of the French-speaking Acadian population fro...
How weren't British able to cut supplies to Louisbourg?
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5ad3b3dc604f3c001a3fed6a
French_and_Indian_War
Colonel Monckton, in the sole British success that year, captured Fort Beauséjour in June 1755, cutting the French fortress at Louisbourg off from land-based reinforcements. To cut vital supplies to Louisbourg, Nova Scotia's Governor Charles Lawrence ordered the deportation of the French-speaking Acadian population fro...
How were British unable to cut supplies to Louisbourg?
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5ad3b3dc604f3c001a3fed6b
French_and_Indian_War
Colonel Monckton, in the sole British success that year, captured Fort Beauséjour in June 1755, cutting the French fortress at Louisbourg off from land-based reinforcements. To cut vital supplies to Louisbourg, Nova Scotia's Governor Charles Lawrence ordered the deportation of the French-speaking Acadian population fro...
What other clashes weren't involved in taking Louisbourg?
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5ad3b498604f3c001a3fed7b
French_and_Indian_War
Following the death of Braddock, William Shirley assumed command of British forces in North America. At a meeting in Albany in December 1755, he laid out his plans for 1756. In addition to renewing the efforts to capture Niagara, Crown Point and Duquesne, he proposed attacks on Fort Frontenac on the north shore of Lake...
After Braddock was born, who controlled North American British forces?
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5ad3b498604f3c001a3fed7c
French_and_Indian_War
Following the death of Braddock, William Shirley assumed command of British forces in North America. At a meeting in Albany in December 1755, he laid out his plans for 1756. In addition to renewing the efforts to capture Niagara, Crown Point and Duquesne, he proposed attacks on Fort Frontenac on the north shore of Lake...
After Braddock died, who controlled South American British forces?
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5ad3b498604f3c001a3fed7d
French_and_Indian_War
Following the death of Braddock, William Shirley assumed command of British forces in North America. At a meeting in Albany in December 1755, he laid out his plans for 1756. In addition to renewing the efforts to capture Niagara, Crown Point and Duquesne, he proposed attacks on Fort Frontenac on the north shore of Lake...
n what meeting did Shirley lay out plans for 1765?
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5ad3b498604f3c001a3fed7e
French_and_Indian_War
Following the death of Braddock, William Shirley assumed command of British forces in North America. At a meeting in Albany in December 1755, he laid out his plans for 1756. In addition to renewing the efforts to capture Niagara, Crown Point and Duquesne, he proposed attacks on Fort Frontenac on the north shore of Lake...
What proposed attacks didn't Shirley plan?
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5ad3b498604f3c001a3fed7f
French_and_Indian_War
Following the death of Braddock, William Shirley assumed command of British forces in North America. At a meeting in Albany in December 1755, he laid out his plans for 1756. In addition to renewing the efforts to capture Niagara, Crown Point and Duquesne, he proposed attacks on Fort Frontenac on the north shore of Lake...
Where wasn't Shirley planning an expedition?
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5ad3b4e8604f3c001a3fed99
French_and_Indian_War
Newcastle replaced him in January 1756 with Lord Loudoun, with Major General James Abercrombie as his second in command. Neither of these men had as much campaign experience as the trio of officers France sent to North America. French regular army reinforcements arrived in New France in May 1756, led by Major General L...
Who was appointed as third in command to Lor Loudoun in 1756?
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5ad3b4e8604f3c001a3fed9a
French_and_Indian_War
Newcastle replaced him in January 1756 with Lord Loudoun, with Major General James Abercrombie as his second in command. Neither of these men had as much campaign experience as the trio of officers France sent to North America. French regular army reinforcements arrived in New France in May 1756, led by Major General L...
Who was appointed as second in command to Lor Loudoun in 1765?
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5ad3b4e8604f3c001a3fed9b
French_and_Indian_War
Newcastle replaced him in January 1756 with Lord Loudoun, with Major General James Abercrombie as his second in command. Neither of these men had as much campaign experience as the trio of officers France sent to North America. French regular army reinforcements arrived in New France in May 1756, led by Major General L...
Who didn't led New France reinforcements in 1756?
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5ad3b4e8604f3c001a3fed9c
French_and_Indian_War
Newcastle replaced him in January 1756 with Lord Loudoun, with Major General James Abercrombie as his second in command. Neither of these men had as much campaign experience as the trio of officers France sent to North America. French regular army reinforcements arrived in New France in May 1756, led by Major General L...
Who led New France reinforcements in 1765?
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5ad3b4e8604f3c001a3fed9d
French_and_Indian_War
Newcastle replaced him in January 1756 with Lord Loudoun, with Major General James Abercrombie as his second in command. Neither of these men had as much campaign experience as the trio of officers France sent to North America. French regular army reinforcements arrived in New France in May 1756, led by Major General L...
When did England formally end war on France?
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5ad3b567604f3c001a3fedb3
French_and_Indian_War
Governor Vaudreuil, who harboured ambitions to become the French commander in chief (in addition to his role as governor), acted during the winter of 1756 before those reinforcements arrived. Scouts had reported the weakness of the British supply chain, so he ordered an attack against the forts Shirley had erected at t...
Where wasn't there a weakness in British supply chain?
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5ad3b567604f3c001a3fedb4
French_and_Indian_War
Governor Vaudreuil, who harboured ambitions to become the French commander in chief (in addition to his role as governor), acted during the winter of 1756 before those reinforcements arrived. Scouts had reported the weakness of the British supply chain, so he ordered an attack against the forts Shirley had erected at t...
Where was there a strength in British supply chain?
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