Question

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 majestys 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 washingtons mission? to teach the french how to construct fortresses to help the french force native americans out of the area to start a war with france for the ohio river valley to order the french to leave the area

Explanation:

The letter states that it is Washington's duty to require the French's peaceable departure from the Ohio River Valley as the British claim it as their territory.

Answer:

to order the French to leave the area