Valley Forge Reading

In what state is Valley Forge located?

• Maryland

• New York

• Pennsylvania

• Massachusetts

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

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

• It was far enough away from the British army in Philadelphia that he would have warning if they attacked

• Mount Joy and Mount Misery offered high ground for his troops

• It was close enough to Philadelphia that he could protect the local people from the British troops

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

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

• Friedrich von Steuben

• George Washington

• Marquis de Lafayette

• Horatio Gates

• Benedict Arnold

What country did General Marquis de Lafayette come from?

• England

• France

• Germany

• Austria

Who did the Continental army fight at Valley Forge?

• The English

• The French

• There was no battle.

• The Hessians

Who was the American top commander at Valley Forge?

• Friedrich von Steuben

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Horatio Gates

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

• Gunshot wounds

• Starvation

• Poison

• Disease

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

• 100

• 500

• 1,000

• 2,500

• 5,000

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

• Camp Followers

• Soldiers Servants

• Continental Helpers

• Army Stragglers

• Valley Saints

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

• True

• False