The invasion of italy led by general mark clark, was to be a strategic step for allied forces because they
(a) needed control over the mediterranean sea
(b) believed it would make french invasion easier
(c) wanted to mussolini defeat the german forces
(d) knew that was where german troops were headquartered

In two early battles, the army lost control of Boston but then regained it. Patriots attacked British at Fort Ticonderoga on May 10, 1775, to seize large supply of weapons. Colonial forces fortified Breed's Hill to prevent British escape from Boston. The colonies formally declared their independence from Great Britain.