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Although various captures of the fort have been made throughout its history, the main irregularity about these captures is the use of the nearby high ground by the attacking force: most forts are built on the highest ground possible and well away from any nearby high points. This weakness was exploited by almost every force to have attacked it, and it seems to have been an overlooked part of the fort's location.
The capture of the fort May 10, 1775 was also one of the first victory's for the colonists when the Green Mountain Boys with Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold captured the fort.
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Why did green mountain boys capture Fort Ticonderoga?
They wanted to capture the artillery
What was the value of the capture of Fort Ticonderoga by colonial militia under Benedict Arnold and Ethan Allen?
The fort had a number of weapons that could be used by the Continental Army.
The capture of Fort Ticonderoga the Battle of Long Island and the Battle of Saratoga would be found in a book dealing with?
The American Revolutionary War
Where is fort ticonderoga located?
Fort Ticonderoga is located in Ticonderoga, NY. Some websites may say Vermont but that is wrong because it is very close to Vermont but it's in New York.
Why was the continental congress alarmed by the capture of fort ticonderoga?
The British took Ticonderoga, which meant they controlled Lake Champlain and had a straight shot into New England. It also gave them an unimpeded line to Canada for supplies. Of course Congress would be alarmed after another loss like that.
