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What was one of the main reasons soldiers deserted the army during the winter at Valley Forge?
What was one of the main reasons soldiers deserted the army during the winter at Valley Forge?
- Lack of food and supplies
- Poor housing and cold temperatures (correct)
- Discipline amongst the troops
- Fear of inoculation
What was the outcome of Washington's experiment with inoculation?
What was the outcome of Washington's experiment with inoculation?
- It helped soldiers build immunity to the disease (correct)
- It had no significant impact on the army
- It failed to prevent the spread of smallpox
- It caused the epidemic to spread faster
What was the role of Baron von Steuben in the Continental Army?
What was the role of Baron von Steuben in the Continental Army?
- He was a British spy
- He was a doctor
- He was the Inspector General (correct)
- He was the leader of the army
What was the nickname of the book written by Baron von Steuben?
What was the nickname of the book written by Baron von Steuben?
What was the outcome of the Battle of Monmouth?
What was the outcome of the Battle of Monmouth?
What was the temperature on the day of the Battle of Monmouth?
What was the temperature on the day of the Battle of Monmouth?
Who led the Continental Army during the successful raids against the British?
Who led the Continental Army during the successful raids against the British?
What was the consequence of the harsh winter at Valley Forge?
What was the consequence of the harsh winter at Valley Forge?
What was the impact of von Steuben's training on the Continental Army?
What was the impact of von Steuben's training on the Continental Army?
How long did the 'Blue Book' remain in use?
How long did the 'Blue Book' remain in use?
What was the primary cause of the disease spreading through the troops in Valley Forge?
What was the primary cause of the disease spreading through the troops in Valley Forge?
What was the purpose of Washington's inoculation experiment?
What was the purpose of Washington's inoculation experiment?
What did Baron von Steuben's training focus on?
What did Baron von Steuben's training focus on?
What was the result of the Continental Army's training at Valley Forge?
What was the result of the Continental Army's training at Valley Forge?
What was the condition of the Continental Army during the winter at Valley Forge?
What was the condition of the Continental Army during the winter at Valley Forge?
What was the significance of the Battle of Monmouth?
What was the significance of the Battle of Monmouth?
What was the purpose of the 'Blue Book'?
What was the purpose of the 'Blue Book'?
What was the consequence of the smallpox epidemic in Valley Forge?
What was the consequence of the smallpox epidemic in Valley Forge?
What was the condition of the soldiers' housing in Valley Forge?
What was the condition of the soldiers' housing in Valley Forge?
What was the outcome of the Continental Army's raids against the British?
What was the outcome of the Continental Army's raids against the British?
