Battle of the Monongahela

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/battle-of-the-monongahela

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the date of battle?July 9, 1755
2. What is the location?Braddock's Field, approximately 10 miles east of modern-day Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
3. Why did the British lose the battle?The British marched in a long column on a narrow road, and the French used the dense woods to hide and fire from hidden positions, making it hard for the British to fight.
4. Who was George Washington and what did he do?He was a young officer who helped keep soldiers together during the fight and helped bury General Braddock after the battle.

French and Indian War: The North American theater of the Seven Years' War, fought between Great Britain and France and their respective allies from 1754 to 1763.
Ohio Country: A contested territory in the Ohio River Valley, claimed by both France and Great Britain, leading to significant conflict.
Regulars: Professional soldiers forming the standing army of a country, as opposed to militia or volunteers.
Aide-de-camp: A military officer who serves as a personal assistant to a high-ranking commander.