How did Washington try to keep the peace in Ohio?

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Morse

17 August, 01:58

How did Washington try to keep the peace in Ohio?

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Amy Walsh · Answer 1

George Washington and approximately 160 Virginia militia to return to the Ohio country in March of 1754. Dinwiddie wanted Washington to "act on the defensive," but also clearly empowered Washington to "make Prisoners of or kill & destroy ..." all those who resisted British control of the region.