Attack on Canada

In late June, the Continental Congress ordered General Schuyler to occupy Canada. The congress believed the French would welcome the Americans. The Congress also thought that by securing America's Northern flank, they would also limit the British meddling with the Native Americans. General Schuyler was excellent at logistics, but was far from a decisive commander. General Washington decided to divide the invasion force between Schuyler's troops and a force led by Colonel Arnold. Schuyler was to come up through New York State through Lake Champlain and Arnold would come from Maine.