On May 10, 1775, Patriot forces under Benedict Arnold and Ethan Allan successfully captured lightly guarded Fort Ticonderoga in the distant wilderness on the border of New York and Vermont. The capture yielded a treasure trove of weapons and supplies that could be used for the defense of Boston against the British blockade of its harbor.
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The problem: Boston is 300 miles away. And now, it's the middle of winter. How can over 60 tons of equipment be transported across the Hudson River, over the Berkshire Mountains, to Boston?
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This is your problem. You play the role of Henry Knox, who has been assigned this very difficult task by none other than George Washington. You are eager to gain the confidence of General Washington. You must guide this noble train to Boston using your knowledge of the Revolutionary War and by choosing your supplies wisely. Answer questions correctly, and your noble train will advance, answer incorrectly, and things will go "downhill." You may find your train in the midst of blinding blizzards, slippery ice, and even under the attack by the mysterious YETI, or by hungry wolf packs. These will cause you to lose your precious oxen sleds, which carry the loads.
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For each question you answer correctly, you'll advance by a day and by eight miles. If you answer incorrectly, you'll lose oxen sleds to one of the hazards. You have 56 days to complete the journey. You'll be able to resupply at a few points along your journey. Good luck! The American cause lies in your capable hands.
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