Valley Forge and Its Significance

What was the primary reason George Washington chose Valley Forge as an encampment site?

• To negotiate peace with the British

• To find a safe place for the army to rest

• To keep a strategic watch on the British forces

• To launch an attack on the British in Philadelphia

Who was responsible for training the Continental Army at Valley Forge, significantly improving their effectiveness?

• Benjamin Franklin

• Baron von Steuben

• Marquis de Lafayette

• Thomas Jefferson

How did Valley Forge become a symbol during World War II?

• It was used as a training ground for soldiers

• It was the site of a major battle

• It was depicted on war bonds

• It was where peace treaties were signed