Saving the Guns: Henry Knox and the Cannons of Ticonderoga

1. What problem did General Washington face while trying to take Boston from the British?

2. Why did Henry Knox believe he could succeed in getting the cannons from Fort Ticonderoga?

3. How far away was Fort Ticonderoga and what obstacle made the journey especially difficult?

4. What happened to one of the cannons at Lake George and how did Knox respond?

5. What quality did Henry Knox show that helped him complete this dangerous mission despite the setbacks?