What is the first step a historian usually takes when trying to learn about the past?

Drawing a conclusion
Conducting research
Forming a hypothesis
Asking questions

Plz me in 1756 george washington was sent on a mission to, a. build a fort at the point where the allegheny and monogahela rivers form the ohio river. b. attack the french at fort duquesne. c. attack the french at fort neccessity. d. deliver a message to the french demanding that they leave the ohio valley.