Question

as british land speculators started claiming more and more land in the ohio river valley, french colonists built forts throughout the valley to protect their own claims. in 1753, the colonial government of virginia sent a young officer named george washington into the ohio river valley with a letter. read the passage from the letter. then select the sentence that states george washingtons mission. the lands upon the river ohio are... known to be the property of the crown of great britain.... it is a matter of equal concern and surprise to me to hear that... french forces are erecting fortresses and making settlements upon that river, within his majestys domains.... in obedience with my instructions, it becomes my duty to require your peaceable departure. erecting: building domains: territory peaceable: peaceful

Explanation:

The key - sentence indicating Washington's mission is the one where he states his duty to act based on his instructions. He was sent to assert British claims and ask the French to leave.

Answer:

In obedience with my instructions, it becomes my duty to require your peaceable departure.