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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.

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Was Fort Ticonderoga captured from British forces before or after the Second Continental Congress met?

Both events occurred on the same day, May 10, 1775. As they were separated by a significant distance, and given the state of communications, I think it unlikely that the Second Continental Congress would have been aware of Fort Ticonderoga's capture when they met.


When did Capture of Fort Ticonderoga happen?

Capture of Fort Ticonderoga happened on 1775-05-10.


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.


Who had to raise an army of 400 men to capture fort Ticonderoga?

Ethan Allen, along with Benedict Arnold, led a group of approximately 400 men known as the Green Mountain Boys to capture Fort Ticonderoga during the American Revolutionary War in May 1775. Their successful surprise attack resulted in the fort's capture, which was significant for securing artillery for the Continental Army.


What happened after the battle of Ticonderoga?

The British defeated the French in 1777 meaning that the Americans won over Fort Ticonderoga. The British abandoned it in 1780.


Why did green mountain boys capture Fort Ticonderoga?

They wanted to capture the artillery


Why did the patriots want to capture Fort Ticonderoga?

for their weapons


Who was the leader of capture of fort ticonderoga?

Henry Knox


What day was the capture of fort Ticonderoga?

May 1775


What did the Americans capture without firing a shot?

Fort Ticonderoga.


Who led an attack on for ticonderoga?

The attack on Fort Ticonderoga was led by Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold on May 10, 1775. They were leaders of the Green Mountain Boys, a militia group from Vermont. The successful capture of the fort was significant as it provided the Continental Army with valuable artillery and supplies for the Revolutionary War.


What Fort did the Americans capture without firing a shot?

Fort Ticonderoga.