Question

on the same day that the second continental congress first met, patriots were planning to attack a british fort. read the story of that attack. then answer the question.
fort ticonderoga was a british fort in northern new york. it had a large number of cannons, but it was not well defended. so, a massachusetts militia led by benedict arnold went to capture it. on the way, the militia joined forces with colonel ethan allen. allen led the green mountain boys, another militia from present - day vermont.
before dawn on may 10, 1775, the two militias quietly crossed the lake near the fort. they found the fort defended by fewer than 50 soldiers. the british were completely surprised, and the soldiers at the fort quickly surrendered. the patriots did not even fire a single shot. but they won an important prize: a collection of british cannons!
what is true about the capture of fort ticonderoga? select all that apply.
the patriots were led by benedict arnold and ethan allen.
the british fought a bloody battle to defend the fort.
the fort was valuable because it had many cannons.
the patriots captured the fort before the war began at lexington and concord.

Explanation:

• The text states Benedict Arnold's militia joined Ethan Allen's, so both led the Patriots.
• The Patriots took the fort without firing a shot, so no bloody British defense.
• The fort had many cannons, which were the key prize for Patriots.
• Lexington and Concord (April 1775) happened before the May 10, 1775 capture of the fort, so this is false.

Answer:

A. The Patriots were led by Benedict Arnold and Ethan Allen.
C. The fort was valuable because it had many cannons.