Why was George Washington sent
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To murder the indians
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To create peace
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To warn the french
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To join the French army
C
Correct answer
Explanation
In late 1753, Virginia Governor Robert Dinwiddie sent 21-year-old George Washington to the Ohio Country to deliver a formal warning to the French. The message demanded that the French cease constructing forts and leave territory claimed by the British Crown.