Answer to Question #238328 in History for Andy

Question

Why was the death of General Braddock significant during the French and Indian War?

It forced the British to stop sending armies and start negotiating for peace.

• It allowed the French to conquer Fort Pitt and burn it to the ground.

• It gave Washington the opportunity to lead his forces and become a hero.

• It left the British leaderless, causing them to abandon Fort Necessity.

Answer 1

It forced the British to stop sending armies and start negotiating for peace.