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Why was the continental congress alarmed by the capture of fort ticonderoga?
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∙ 12y ago
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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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.
Why did green mountain boys capture Fort Ticonderoga?
They wanted to capture the artillery
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
What was the goal of the americans island hopping strategy?
to capture some island and ignore others.
Do you kill a king or capture the king?
what a stupid question you capture a king!
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.
Why did green mountain boys capture Fort Ticonderoga?
They wanted to capture the artillery
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.
Who was the leader of capture of fort ticonderoga?
Henry Knox
What day was the capture of fort Ticonderoga?
May 1775
Why did the patriots want to capture Fort Ticonderoga?
for their weapons
What did the Americans capture without firing a shot?
Fort Ticonderoga.
What Fort did the Americans capture without firing a shot?
Fort Ticonderoga.
What year did the British capture fort Ticonderoga in new york?
1776
What state did the green mountain boys capture fort ticonderoga?
vermont
