Lesson 2: Valley Forge

Lesson 2: Valley Forge

Poll

How did you feel about Monday's Lesson?

• Great! I think I learned a lot!

• Okay - I could use some review

• Not great - I don't feel confident in any of the information

Multiple Select

Which of the following describes the AMERICAN strategy for winning the war? (Check all the apply)

• Small fights

• Go for big, crushing wins

• Survive until the British are tired of war

• Capture big cities

Multiple Choice

Why did the Battle of New York fit the British strategy for winning the war?

• They used guerilla warfare

• They lost, but not by much

• They took a major city in a big battle

Multiple Choice

Why was the Battle of Trenton important to the Revolutionary War?

• George Washington needed a win to encourage his army

• George Washington completely crushed the British and ended the war

• George Washington was able to get revenge on the Hessian mercenaries

• George Washington was able to capture Thomas Paine for treason

Multiple Choice

What Battle was a major turning point in the war because it convinced the French to become America's ally?

• The Battle of New York

• The Battle of Lexington and Concord

• The Battle of Trenton

• The Battle of Saratoga

Struggles after Saratoga

After Saratoga, the Colonial Army settled down for a rough winter

Poll

If you were a soldier in the Continental Army, would you stay?

• Absolutely - I believe in the cause

• Maybe - I'd have to be convinced

• No - I would run back to the comforts of home

• No - I would go over to being a loyalist

Sending Help

When news of hardships at Valley Forge spread, Patriots from around the nation sent help.

Women collected food, medicine warm clothes and ammunition for the army and some went to Valley Forge to help with the sick and wounded

Open Ended

How did people help the soldiers at Valley Forge?

Poll

How do you feel about the information now?

• Much better

• A little better

• I still need a lot of help