What was the result of the British attempt to capture fort Duquesne

A. the French were defeated with half their troops wounded or killed

B. the British were defeated with over half the troops killed including the commanding general

C. the British were defeated and the commanding general killed along with a few others

D. the British were defeated with over half the troops wounded or killed

Question

Regina Fischer

History

6 February, 04:05

What was the result of the British attempt to capture fort Duquesne

A. the French were defeated with half their troops wounded or killed

B. the British were defeated with over half the troops killed including the commanding general

C. the British were defeated and the commanding general killed along with a few others

D. the British were defeated with over half the troops wounded or killed

+1

Answers (1)

Know the Answer?

Pierce Irwin · Answer 1

The British were defeated with over half the troops killed including the commanding general.

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

The British were killed with over half the troops liked including the commanding general. The British attempt to capture Fort Duquesne resulted in their defeat. The British wanted to capture the French Fort during the French and Indian War in the year 1758.

The invasion was led by General John Forbes with the aim of moving out the French from Ohio. The invasion was a means of clearing and paving the way for an invasion on Canada. However, the British general and his army was defeated by the French army.