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What marker rests at the corner of present Grant, Preston, and Tucker counties?
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This battle in northwestern Ohio ended violent conflicts between Indians and settlers in present-day West Virginia.
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Which one of the following forts was NOT built between the location of George Washington's headquarters at Fort Loudoun and Cumberland, Maryland?
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Construction of this fort marked the beginning of the city of Charleston?
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This Virginia county once included most of present-day northern West Virginia.
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What finally ended threats to present-day West Virginia during the French & Indian War?
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Which one of the following did NOT routinely kill Indians out of retaliation for the deaths of family members?
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This Overhill Cherokee leader fought on the side of the British during the French & Indian War.
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Who is generally considered the founder of Martinsburg?
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Tories were settlers who did what?
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