Why did the colonial army invade Canada?
A. To prevent a British invasion from the north
B. To recapture lost land and territory from the French and Indian War
C. To capture supplies and ammunition from the British
Answer (2)
The colonial army invaded Canada to capture supplies and and ammunition from the British (C) from the lightly guarded fort at Fort Ticonderoga. The goal was also to gain control of Quebec and to convince the French speaking Canadians to fight on the side of the 13 Colonies against the British.
The colonial army invaded Canada primarily to capture Quebec and attempt to gain support from the French-speaking Canadians against the British. The invasion aimed to reduce British influence and prevent an invasion from the north. However, it ultimately failed due to lack of support and harsh conditions.
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