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What was the primary goal of the Forbes Expedition?

  • Capture a French general

  • Establish a trade route

  • Occupy Fort Duquesne

  • Find new land for settlement

Answer

The primary goal of the Forbes Expedition was to occupy the French outpost of Fort Duquesne. The successful capture of the fort was a significant achievement for the British during the French and Indian War and helped pave the way for the settlement of the Western United States.
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