In 1753, the colonial government of Virginia sent a young officer named George
Washington into the Ohio River Valley with a letter. Read the passage from the letter. Then
answer the question below.
The lands upon the River Ohio are... known to be the property of the Crown
of Great Britain.... It is a matter of equal concern and surprise to me to hear
that... French forces are erecting fortresses and making settlements upon
that river, within his Majesty's domains.... In obedience with my instructions,
it becomes my duty to require your peaceable departure.
erecting: building
domains: territory
peaceable: peaceful
Based on the letter, what was George Washington's mission?
to start a war with France for the Ohio River Valley
to teach the French how to construct fortresses
to help the French force Native Americans out of the area
to order the French to leave the area
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