American Revolution - Fort Ticonderoga

When did the Americans first capture Fort Ticonderoga from the British?

• 1770

• 1775

What was the name of the American militia that was involved in the capture of Fort Ticonderoga?

• Green Mountain Boys

• Sons of Liberty

Who was the leader of the Green Mountain Boys?

• Benedict Arnold

• Ethan Allen

What did the Americans remove from Fort Ticonderoga that later helped them to win the Siege of Boston?

• Horses

• Canons

True or False: The King of England was very excited when the British retook the fort from the Americans.

• True

• False

What British general led the Siege of Fort Ticonderoga and won the fort back for the British?

• Benedict Arnold

• John Burgoyne

What role did Benedict Arnold play at Fort Ticonderoga?

• He led alongside Ethan Allen in the first capture of the fort by the Americans

• He was gunned down by Ethan Allen and his men when they found him to be a traitor

What was the result of the final attack on the fort by Colonel John Brown?

• They rescued over 100 American prisoners

• They captured 293 British troops

• They failed to take the fort back

• All of the above

True or False: The Green Mountain Boys had great respect for Benedict Arnold.

• True

• False

Who was the American general who lost the fort to the British?

• Benedict Arnold

• Israel Putnam

• Arthur St. Clair