Question

What impact did the capture of Fort Ticonderoga have on the American soldiers?(1 point) Responses The Americans were able to use the fort’s cannons to destroy the Spanish ships that supported the British army. The Americans were able to use the fort’s cannons to destroy the Spanish ships that supported the British army. The British delayed American troops from joining the fight in Boston because of the battle at the fort. The British delayed American troops from joining the fight in Boston because of the battle at the fort. The American soldiers were able to use cannons captured at Fort Ticonderoga to intimidate the British. The American soldiers were able to use cannons captured at Fort Ticonderoga to intimidate the British. The Americans lost the Battle of Bunker Hill because of the number of cannons the British had acquired from the fort.

Answer 1

The correct response regarding the impact of the capture of Fort Ticonderoga on the American soldiers is: The American soldiers were able to use cannons captured at Fort Ticonderoga to intimidate the British.

The capture of Fort Ticonderoga in May 1775 provided the Continental Army with valuable artillery, which they later used to improve their military position, including during the Siege of Boston.