What were the two reasons why Colonel Benedict Arnold wanted to attack fort Ticonderoga?

it would be the first major U.S. victory, and it would give the colonists more weapons and ammo

Explanation:

the british were sleeping so it worked

the national congress's powers over the states were specific and definite: it had the sole power to negotiate treaties, declare war, and make peace. all powers not granted to congress were reserved for state governments. congress had no power to levy taxes, for example.