Liberty's Kids 124 - Valley Forge

Why is Valley Forge a good location for the army?

• It was close to Philadelphia where the British were camped so Washington could keep an eye on them.

• It was in the middle of the country

• Pennsylvania farm fields were ideal for making sure the troops were as cold as possible in the wintertime.

When the Sarah & James arrive at the winter camp at Valley Forge, how do the soldiers seem?

• Sick, cold and tired.

• Happy, healthy and well rested

Where is Freidrich von Steuben from?

• France

• England

• Prussia

Lafayette is making plans to take some of the American army to fight the British in:

• Canada

• Georgia

• Massachusetts

Why is the soldier upset about the Baron Von Steuben?

• The soldier feels that he is making them work too hard.

• The soldier doesn't like Prussians.

Who does Lafayette swear to be loyal to?

• General Washington

• General Gates

• Baron Von Steuben

What changes does Von Steuben make for the soldiers camped at Valley Forge?

• All of these

• Makes them clean up the camp

• Makes them practice and drill and march

• Makes the officers take charge of the troops they command

True or False: Freidrich von Steuben was successful in creating a professional army and General Washington is very pleased.

• True

• False