Fort Ticonderoga had a been a key access point to Canada and the Hudson River Valley during the French and Indian War in 1755, so it was just as vital during the American Revolutionary War from 1775 until it was later recaptured by the British. The Continental Army realized that it would be important if they wanted to do anything in the northern part of the colonies they would need Fort Ticonderoga as a military hub. The fort was currently occupied by a British squadron. In order to capture the fort the Continental Army would need soldiers, and soldiers they got. The Green Mountain Boys, led by Ethan Allen of Vermont, and a continental squad, led by Benedict Arnold of Massachusetts, were chosen to deliver the revolution’s first rebellion victory. (Capture of Fort Ticonderoga)
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Fort Ticonderoga had been in French control before the British later occupied it in the early 1770’s. While in French control the Fort was named Fort Carillon, which is “tower bell” in French, and served as a great outpost along the Hudson River Valley and the southern border of Canada. After the British took the fort they renamed it Fort Ticonderoga, which means “between two waters” in Iriqous, and again used it as a great outpost to control the waters around Northeastern New York. (Capture of Fort Ticonderoga)
The early morning of May 10, 1775 Benedict Arnold and Ethan Allen led their troops across Lake Champlain onto the other side to Fort Ticonderoga where they silently snuck into the fort while the British were still sleeping. They ended up capturing the majority as prisoners of war while only killing a couple in confrontation. Benedict Arnold, Ethan Allen, and the Green Mountain Boys were conceived as war heroes in the next couple of days
Valley Forge- Dec. 19 1777-June 19 1778. Valley Forge was the a winter camp for the continental army. This winter was one of the toughest winters the army faced. They lacked enough food and supplies that they need most. Washington had the toughest job: keeping the army together.
A British fleet under the commands of Sir Guy Carleton defeats 15 American ships. Brigadier Benedict Arnold was in charge of the 15 American ships. Though most ships were taken down, it took more than two days from the British to conquer American ships. During the middle of the night on October 11th, 1776 Arnold gathered his remaining ships and decided to go south, going through the British ships. The fog was thick as the rest of Arnold’s ships quietly rowed past the British, once past the British they rowed furiously.
The Continental Army was a major activist group,wanting to change the ways of the British Army for many reasons but mainly for taxing the civilians without consulting the local governing bodies of the colonies. To solve this issue the Continental Army was formed on June 14th, 1775 to fight against the British forces and Benedict Arnold was one of the Continental Army’s most important leaders who provided soldiers hope and passion into achieving a new nation. Benedict Arnold played a major part for the colonists but he is also one of America’s most infamous traitors, who joined the British in an attempt to get money and a high military ranking in exchange for the plans to west point. He and Major Jon Andre would meet up in a discreet place to trade the plans but they got caught in
Fort Sumter is very important to the history of the United States. You should definitely consider putting it on your bucket list! It was Built over 155 years ago. There are about 1.3 million people going through it each year. If you visit South Carolina make sure you put Fort Sumter on you list of things to do because it will be a memory you will never forget!
(While this wasn't a military battle in the American Revolution, it was a battle of survival.) Valley Forge has several causes, leaders, events, and effects that make it important in the Revolutionary War. To begin with, a few events caused Washington to lead his troops to Valley Forge to camp for the winter. ( First, Hickman states the location of Valley Forge was close to Philadelphia where the British soldiers were camping that winter.)
Acting under a commission from the revolutionary government of Massachusetts, Arnold partnered with Vermont frontiersman Ethan Allen and Allen’s Green Mountain Boys to capture the unsuspecting British garrison at Fort Ticonderoga in upstate New York on May 10, 1775. Later that year, Arnold led an ill-fated expedition on a trek from Maine to Quebec. The purpose of the expedition was to rally the inhabitants of Canada behind the Patriot cause and deprive the British government.
The battle of Quebec (Dec. 31, 1775) (www.history.com) was a big victory for America; it ended the “Snow Campaign” in Canada and it downed many British forces in the occupied territory. The “Snow Campaign” was the first major military operation for the 13 colonies. This battle was the last one in that operation for after this battle Colonel Benedict Arnold went to West Point where he talked with the British and told them that they could take over West Point. He did this because he was not promoted to
Another interesting event from the revolutionary war was the green mountain boys of Vermont, and their barrage on marching British troops. They were a form of sharp-shooters that shocked the British with their surprise tactics
The “Sons of Liberty” or the “Sons of Violence”? Only about 50% or less of the colonists, in the New World, supported the Sons of Liberty and defied the king, while all the others remained loyal to England. Many disagree whether the Sons of Liberty were heroes or if they were violent criminals. However, they were fighting for charitable reasons and their intentions were well meant a majority of the time.
The battles of Lexington and Concord were the very first battles of the revolutionary war. on april 19 great Britain's general gage would send out troops held in boston to make way to lexington where they were supposed to capture leaders Sam Adams and John Hancock. after Lexington they were supposed to go to Concord where they would seize gunpowder. Lexington and concord are both towns that are close to boston Massachusetts. from it being the first battle of the war, it was a victory as the british began to retreat after the gunfire.while 650-900 british troops started marching to concord, they were followed closely by the famous Paul Revere, while he seen that the troops were ready for war, he went back and warned the whole country side
Also when he died, he died with the title of the patriotic leader of the Green Mnt. Boys. He was remembered for taking the British fort at Ticonderoga with Benedict Arnold on May 1775. The Battle fort at Ticonderoga was the first battle ever won by the americans, in the Revolutionary War. Then he moved to Vermont after the French and Indian War.
Through December 1777 to June 1778, George Washington led the Continental Army through winter camp. The Continental Army was an army of Patriot soldiers who fought against Britain. The Patriots hated Britain for their taxes and laws. So they went off to war. There was just one problem, they did not know how bad the conditions were going to be.
The Battle of Valley Forge was the turning point of the Revolutionary War. Although no actual military battle was waged here, George Washington’s Continental Army faced some physical and mental battles of their own in this Pennsylvania town. It was here at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania where the Continental Army Soldiers of the Revolutionary War chose to go after being defeated in the Battle of Germantown in October 1777. During this winter, Washington’s troops came to this encampment to recuperate and train for future battles with the British.
AGENT 355 Were going to tell you some fun facts you might like about our secret person in history. F: Agent 355 is an undercover spy with her identity unknown and her life unspoken of. D: She was in a spy group called the culper spy ring.
The Battle of Saratoga in September and October of 1777 is the turning point of the Revolutionary War because the French joined with allies, British troops surrendered their arms, and the Patriots had crucial victories. It was a victory for the Patriots in the American Revolution and is the most decisive battles in history. The Battle began as a plan by the British to control New York and isolate New England from the Southern colonies and put an end to the Revolution. Which ended as an opportunity for the Patriots.