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Constructed by the French in 1754 at the heart of the Ohio River Valley, Fort Duquesne was an important landmark during the Seven Years’ War (1756-1763).
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Fort Duquesne was built at the point of land of the confluence of the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers, where they form the Ohio River. Since the late 20th century, this area of Downtown Pittsburgh has been preserved as Point State Park .
Traversing modern highways, this route commemorates young George Washington’s first military and diplomatic venture in the fall and winter 1753-1754.
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21 lis 2023 · The Battle of Fort Duquesne allowed the British to gain control of the Ohio River Valley and united the American colonies while giving American colonists professional military experience.
22 gru 2020 · Tensions in North America’s Ohio River Valley had finally reached a boiling point between Britain and France.
The attack on the fort was part of a large-scale British expedition with 6,000 troops led by General John Forbes to drive the French out of the contested Ohio Country (the upper Ohio River Valley) and clear the way for an invasion of Canada.
