Chapter 5 Lesson 5

Why did Washington and his troops retreat to Valley Forge?

• To attack the British in Philadelphia

• To prepare for future battles after being pushed out of Philadelphia

• To surrender to the British

• To train with Spanish soldiers

What were some of the hardships the soldiers faced at Valley Forge?

• Too many celebrations and distractions

• A lack of leadership

• Cold weather, disease, and lack of food and clothes

• Problems with enemy spies

How did Baron von Steuben help the Continental Army?

• He brought money from France

• He trained the army and boosted their confidence

• He led the army into battle

• He supplied food and water

Why was France’s decision to join the war important for the American cause?

• It scared Spain into joining the British

• It gave the Americans more troops and supplies

• It ended the war early

• It allowed Washington to retire

How did morale change at Valley Forge over time?

• It stayed the same

• It got worse as the weather improved

• It improved after training and France’s support

• It only changed after the British surrendered

How did Spain support the American Revolution?

• By sending money and military supplies

• By remaining neutral

• By fighting alongside the British

• By loaning ships to France

Who was Bernardo de Gálvez, and what role did he play in the war?

• A general in Washington’s army

• A French admiral who blocked the British navy

• The Spanish governor of Louisiana who led attacks on British forts

• A British spy who switched sides

Why did the British believe they had strong support in the South?

• Many Patriots lived in the South

• They believed many southerners were Loyalists

• They had defeated Washington there

• The Spanish controlled the South

Who was Francis Marion, and why was he called the “Swamp Fox”?

• A Patriot who used quick attacks and hid in swamps

• A British officer who betrayed his army

• A French soldier who led cavalry raids

• A spy who worked for both sides

What strategy did General Nathanael Greene use against the British in the South?

• Direct attacks on forts

• Attack and retreat repeatedly to wear out the British

• Waited until reinforcements arrived

• Hid in swamps with Francis Marion