Valley Forge Quiz

In what state is Valley Forge located?

• Pennsylvania

• Massachusetts

• New York

• Maryland

Which of the following is NOT a reason that George Washington chose to camp at Valley Forge?

• It was a warm comfortable spot to stay for the winter

• There was a river that served as a barrier to the north

• It was far enough away from the British army in Philadelphia

• Mount Joy and Mount Misery offered high ground

What general was responsible for turning the Continental army into a trained fighting force?

• Friedrich von Steuben

• George Washington

• Marquis de Lafayette

• Horatio Gates

What country did General Marquis de Lafayette come from?

• Germany

• France

• England

• Austria

Who did the Continental army fight at Valley Forge?

• There was not a battle at Valley Forge

• The French

• The German Hessians

• The English

Who was the American top commander at Valley Forge?

• Horatio Gates

• John Adams

• George Washington

• Friedrich von Steuben

What was the main cause of death to American soldiers at Valley Forge?

• Disease

• Gunshot wounds

• Starvation

• Poison

Around how many soldiers died over the winter while camping at Valley Forge?

• 100

• 2500

• 1000

• 500

What were the women and families called that stayed near the camp and helped to take care of the soldiers?

• Camp Followers

• Soldiers Servants

• Army Stragglers

• Continental Helpers

True or False: Camping at Valley Forge was probably a fun way to spend the winter for the soldiers of the army.

• Not Sure

• Maybe

• TRUE

• FALSE