Fort Ticonderoga Quiz

When was the original fort constructed?

• 1755

• 1775

• 1765

• 1785

Who captured the fort during the French and Indian War?

• French

• British

• Americans

• Native Americans

Who led the Green Mountain Boys to attack Fort Ticonderoga?

• George Washington

• Ethan Allen

• Henry Knox

• Benjamin Franklin

What did the Green Mountain Boys capture from the fort?

• Cannons

• Horses

• Food supplies

• Gold

What role did the capture of Fort Ticonderoga play in America's quest for independence?

• It provided a morale boost

• It forced the British to evacuate Boston

• It established a strong point on the waterway

• It captured British soldiers

Who was the commander of the British forces during the French and Indian War?

• General Edward Braddock

• General Ulysses S. Grant

• General George Washington

• General Robert E. Lee

What was the main reason for the French and Indian War?

• Desire for religious freedom

• Disagreements over trade policies

• Conflict over territorial boundaries

• Competition for control of North America

Which Native American tribe allied with the French during the war?

• Iroquois

• Apache

• Cherokee

• Huron

What is the meaning of Ticonderago?

• fly high

• run with the wind

• Between the two waters

• be yourself

Did the patriots lose the battle for the Fort Ticonderaga?

• YES

• NO