The most important French fort planned was intended to occupy a position at "the Forks" where the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers meet to form the Ohio River (present day Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania). Peaceful British attempts to halt this fort construction were unsuccessful, and the French proceeded to build the fort they named Fort Duquesne. British colonial militia from Virginia were then sent to drive them out. Led by George Washington, they ambushed a small French force at Jumonville Glen on 28 May 1754 killing ten, including commander Jumonville. The French retaliated by attacking Washington's army at Fort Necessity on 3 July 1754 and forced Washington to surrender. COUNT 5
QSN1 Where did the French build Fort Duquesne? ANS1 the Forks" where the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers meet to form the Ohio River QSN2 What city is now located where Fort Duquesne was built? ANS2 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania QSN3 Were the British successful in stopping the building of Fort Duquesne? ANS3 British attempts to halt this fort construction were unsuccessful QSN4 Who led the British militia to drive the French out of Fort Duquesne? ANS4 Led by George Washington QSN5 Where did the French for General George Washington's surrender? ANS5 Fort Necessity