Valley Forge: The Revolutionary War in Four Minutes

When did Valley Forge take place?

• December 29, 1777

• December 19, 1777

• December 25, 1776

Based on your answer to the first question, did Valley Forge take place BEFORE or AFTER the signing of the Declaration of Independence?

• BEFORE

• AFTER

What is the British goal in Pennsylvania?

• to capture Boston

• to capture Washington DC

• to capture Philadephia

What advantage would the British be using in order to capture this city?

• their better weapons

• their better navy

• their better uniforms

TRUE or FALSE: Washington and his army are doing very well in these battles in and around Philadelphia. 

• TRUE

• FALSE

What do you think it means to be a refugee based on what is happening here in Philadelphia?

For what reason did Washington choose Valley Forge?

• to rest, recover, and plan his army's next move

• to settle a new area for himself

• to try and find the traiterous Benedict Arnold

TRUE or FALSE: The location of Valley Forge was important since it allowed Washington's army to keep an eye on the British forces in Boston, while still being able to protect the countryside and escape if they needed to. 

• TRUE

• FALSE

What are some of the issues that the Continental Army are facing in Valley Forge?

• disease

• no food

• no blankets

• constant attacks by the British

• no clothing

TRUE or FALSE: More soldier die during their time at Valley Forge than in any other single battle during the American Revolution. 

• TRUE

• FALSE