Ft. Duquesne
Definition
Ft. Duquesne was a French fort established in present-day Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1754 during what would become known as The French and Indian War.
Analogy
Imagine Ft. Duquesne as an outpost or base camp on an adventure game map that players need to capture for strategic advantage; similarly, control over this fort meant control over important trade routes and territories during its time.
Related terms
French and Indian War: A conflict between France and England that took place between 1754-1763 over territorial disputes in North America which also involved various Native American tribes.
Seven Years' War: A global conflict fought between 1756–63 involving most European powers including France and England; The French & Indian war is considered part of this larger conflict.
Ohio River Valley: An area rich with resources that both British colonists and French settlers wanted to control, leading to conflicts like the one over Ft. Duquesne.
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