Key Players
This British officer led the colonial forces at the Battle of Fort Necessity.
Who is George Washington?
The battle occurred because both the British and French wanted control of this region.
What is the Ohio River Valley?
The battle took place on this date.
What is July 3, 1754?
Washington and his men were forced to do this at the end of the battle.
What is surrender?
This side had more soldiers and Native American allies during the battle.
Who are the French?
This Native American leader originally allied with Washington but later abandoned him.
Who is The Half King (Tanacharison)?
The skirmish at this location led to the French seeking revenge against Washington.
What is Jumonville Glen?
The French and their Native allies outnumbered Washington’s force by this much.
What is nearly 2 to 1?
This is why the French ultimately agreed to let Washington and his men leave instead of destroying them.
What is they didn’t want to risk more casualties in the rain?
This side had the advantage of fortifications, though they were poorly built.
Who are the British?
This French officer led the counterattack against Washington at Fort Necessity.
Who is Louis Coulon de Villiers?
Washington and his troops built this structure in preparation for French retaliation.
What is Fort Necessity?
This natural event severely weakened Washington’s ability to defend Fort Necessity.
What is a heavy rainstorm?
The surrender of Fort Necessity was a key event that led to this larger conflict.
What is the French and Indian War?
The French won largely because the storm had this effect on Washington’s men.
What is flooding their trenches and ruining their gunpowder?
This French leader was killed in a skirmish before the battle, leading to French retaliation.
Who is Joseph Coulon de Jumonville?
This was the main reason the Native Americans initially supported Washington.
What is to weaken French influence in the region?
This is why Washington’s men couldn’t effectively use their cannons during the battle.
What is deep mud from the rain?
The Half King left before the battle ended because he believed this about Washington.
What is he was inexperienced and likely to lose?
If the storm had not happened, this side might have had a better chance of winning.
Who are the British?
This European country supported the British in their colonial claims but did not directly participate in this battle.
What is Great Britain?
Washington mistakenly signed a surrender document that admitted to this crime, angering the British government.
What is the assassination of a French officer (Jumonville)?
Washington called the field where the fort was built this name.
What is the Great Meadows?
This British strategy changed after their defeat at Fort Necessity, leading to full military intervention in North America.
What is sending professional British troops instead of relying on colonial militias?
Despite losing this battle, Washington later used the experience to help the British win this larger war.
What is the French and Indian War?