Valley Forge Camp during the American Revolution
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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 (correct)
  • Fully supplied and ready for battle
  • In excellent health and well-equipped
  • Well-fed and warmly clothed

    • Why did the unsanitary conditions at Valley Forge contribute to the problems faced by the soldiers?

  • They led to a surplus of food
  • They improved the soldiers' morale
  • They caused an increase in supplies
  • They resulted in disease and exhaustion (correct)

    • How did Washington describe the condition of his army at their new winter quarters?

  • Content and well-fed
  • Disheartened, with no clothing or provisions (correct)
  • Eager and fully equipped for battle
  • Celebrating in festive spirits

    • What did Washington resort to in order to obtain provisions for his suffering army at Valley Forge?

    <p>Sending men on foraging missions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What caused the death of more than 2,000 soldiers at Valley Forge?

    <p>Starvation, diseases like typhus and smallpox, and lack of protection from the elements</p> Signup and view all the answers

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