Question

What was significant about the role of the Green Mountain Boys? Select all that apply.

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Responses

They launched a surprise attack on Fort Ticonderoga and defeated the British.
They launched a surprise attack on Fort Ticonderoga and defeated the British.

They assisted Washington and his troops in launching a surprise attack in Trenton.
They assisted Washington and his troops in launching a surprise attack in Trenton.

They secured valuable supplies of gunpowder and cannons.
They secured valuable supplies of gunpowder and cannons.

They secured a key route into Canada.
They secured a key route into Canada.

They brought their wives to help with the war effort.

Please select all that apply

Answers

GPT-4o mini
The significant roles of the Green Mountain Boys include:

1. **They launched a surprise attack on Fort Ticonderoga and defeated the British.**
2. **They secured valuable supplies of gunpowder and cannons.**

These contributions were crucial in the early stages of the American Revolutionary War. The Green Mountain Boys, led by Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold, played a key role in capturing Fort Ticonderoga in May 1775, which provided vital artillery for the Continental Army.