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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The fort had a number of weapons that could be used by the Continental Army.
They wanted to capture the artillery
The American Revolutionary War
what a stupid question you capture a king!
to capture some island and ignore others.