Liberty's Kids Episode 24: Valley Forge

Why is Valley Forge, Pennsylvania a good strategic spot for Gen. Washington and his men?

• The winter conditions are not as harsh here as other locations in the colonies.

• They are close enough to the British in Philadelphia that they can keep an eye on them, but far enough to prevent a surprise attack.

By having the troops build their own shelters in Valley Forge instead of take up residence in the colonists' homes, which British Act is Gen. Washington NOT having his troops follow?

• The Tea Act

• The Stamp Act

• The Quartering Act

Why did General Washington ask Baron Von Steuben to come to Valley Forge?

• He needed Von Steuben to train his men to be a professional army.

• He needed Von Steuben to bring much needed supplies.

Who brought food & clothing to the Continental Army?

• Marquis de Lafayette

• Gen. Greene

• Benedict Arnold

What did you notice about Valley Forge that would present such a hardship for Washington and his troops?

• There were constant surprise attacks from the enemy.

• The weather conditions (snow, ice), illness among the soldiers, and lack of food and supplies made things difficult.