Valley Forge: Would You Have Quit? DBQ Background Essay

Who was the commander of the Continental Army?

• George Washington
• Benjamin Franklin
• John Adams
• Thomas Jefferson

What was Washington having trouble doing in 1777?

• Washington was having trouble having a well-trained army.

• Washington was having trouble securing foreign alliances.
• Washington was having trouble managing troop morale.
• Washington was having trouble communicating with Congress.

What does the word deserted mean?

• Occupied or filled with people.
• Abandoned or left empty.
• Temporarily closed or under renovation.
• Frequently visited or popular place.

Why was Congress mad with Washington?

• Congress was upset with Washington for his lack of communication.
• Congress was angry with Washington over his military strategies.
• Congress was frustrated with Washington due to his foreign alliances.
• Congress was mad with Washington because they did not trust him.

What is "scarlet fever"?

• Scarlet fever is a type of skin rash caused by allergies.
• Scarlet fever is a viral infection that affects the lungs.
• Scarlet fever is a fascination with Bristish soldiers and their bright red coats.

• Scarlet fever is a chronic condition related to heart disease.

Which country was more excited about the Revolutionary war than America?

• France
• Italy
• Germany
• Spain

Who was the commander of the British army?

• General Sir John Burgoyne
• General Sir Henry Clinton
• General Sir Charles Cornwallis
• General Sir William Howe

What does the word quartered mean?

• Divided into three equal parts.
• Separated into four unequal sections.
• Grouped into four distinct categories.
• To be housed. To have a place to stay.

Where was Valley forge located?

• Philadelphia

• New York
• Virginia
• Ohio

What were the "huts" like that the soldiers stayed at in Valley Forge?

• The huts were luxurious tents with wooden floors, spacious, warm, and cozy.
• The huts were stone buildings with tiled floors, large, bright, and comfortable.
• The huts were metal containers with concrete floors, open, hot, and spacious.
• The huts were basic wooden structures with dirt floors, cramped, cold, and uncomfortable. They were 16' by 14' with a door at one end and no windows.