5 Questions
What was the condition of as many as 3,000 of Washington's troops at Valley Forge?
Unfit for service due to lack of clothing
Why did the unsanitary conditions at Valley Forge contribute to the problems faced by the soldiers?
They resulted in disease and exhaustion
How did Washington describe the condition of his army at their new winter quarters?
Disheartened, with no clothing or provisions
What did Washington resort to in order to obtain provisions for his suffering army at Valley Forge?
Sending men on foraging missions
What caused the death of more than 2,000 soldiers at Valley Forge?
Starvation, diseases like typhus and smallpox, and lack of protection from the elements
Test your knowledge on the Valley Forge camp during the American Revolution. Learn about the soldiers, women, and children who were present at the camp, as well as the living conditions and challenges they faced during the harsh winter.
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