Fort Duquesne
Definition
Fort Duquesne was a French fort built at the confluence of Allegheny and Monongahela rivers (present-day Pittsburgh), strategically important during the French and Indian War.
Analogy
Imagine Fort Duquesne as an incredibly popular restaurant located at a busy intersection - everyone wants control over it because it attracts so much traffic (or in this case strategic advantage).
Related terms
Fort Necessity: A hastily built British fort where George Washington suffered his first military defeat leading to full-scale outbreak of French & Indian war.
Ohio River Valley: An area that was contested territory among French, British, & Native Americans; rich with resources & offered strategic advantages.
Allegheny Mountains: Mountain range that runs through Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia. It was a significant geographical feature during the French and Indian War.
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