Valley Forge and Washington's Leadership

Valley Forge and Washington's Leadership

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

7th - 12th Grade

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Aiden Montgomery

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The video covers George Washington's leadership during the harsh winter at Valley Forge, where his army faced severe shortages and a smallpox epidemic. Despite these challenges, Washington's strategic decisions, including the introduction of inoculation and the recruitment of Baron von Steuben, transformed the Continental Army into a disciplined and effective fighting force.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main challenge Washington faced at Valley Forge?

Opposition from the Continental Congress

Internal conflicts within the army

Lack of military strategy

Insufficient resources and shelter

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary diet of the soldiers at Valley Forge during the harsh winter?

Vegetable stew

Fire cake made of flour and water

Bread and cheese

Dried meat and beans

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of recruits at Valley Forge were convicts, freed slaves, and immigrants?

60%

50%

40%

30%

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Washington address the smallpox threat at Valley Forge?

By using herbal remedies

By isolating infected soldiers

By seeking help from the British

By implementing inoculation

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of Washington's inoculation strategy against smallpox?

It reduced new cases from several thousand to just a few dozen

It increased the number of smallpox cases

It had no effect on the spread of the disease

It caused a new epidemic

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the unlikely hero Washington recruited to transform his army?

Benedict Arnold

Marquis de Lafayette

Baron von Steuben

General Cornwallis

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the condition of the soldiers' arms and clothing before von Steuben's training?

Well-maintained and clean

Sufficient for the winter

In horrible condition and covered with rust

Newly issued and in good condition

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