Understanding Winter at Valley Forge

What was the primary reason the Continental Army stayed at Valley Forge during the winter of 1777-1778?

• To launch an attack on the British in Philadelphia

• To train and regroup under difficult conditions

• To negotiate peace with the British

• To celebrate a victory over the British

Which of the following challenges did the soldiers face during the winter at Valley Forge?

• Lack of military leadership

• Shortage of food and clothing

• Excessive rainfall and flooding

• Frequent attacks by the British

How did the winter at Valley Forge impact the morale of the Continental Army?

• It led to a complete breakdown of discipline

• It strengthened their resolve and unity

• It caused many soldiers to desert

• It resulted in a mutiny against George Washington

Who was the Prussian military officer that helped train the Continental Army at Valley Forge?

• Marquis de Lafayette

• Baron Friedrich von Steuben

• General Charles Cornwallis

• Admiral Richard Howe

What was one of the key outcomes of the training received by the Continental Army at Valley Forge?

• They developed new naval strategies

• They improved their battlefield tactics and discipline

• They learned to build better fortifications

• They formed alliances with Native American tribes