Quiz  /  Valley Forge

  • 1. 
    In what state is Valley Forge located?

  • Pennsylvania
  • Massachusetts
  • Maryland
  • New York

  • 2. 
    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 a warm comfortable spot to stay for the winter
  • Mount Joy and Mount Misery offered high ground for his troops
  • It was far enough away from the British army in Philadelphia that he would have warning if they attacked

  • 3. 
    What general was responsible for turning the Continental army into a trained fighting force?

  • Marquis de Lafayette
  • Horatio Gates
  • George Washington
  • Friedrich von Steuben

  • 4. 
    What country did General Marquis de Lafayette come from?

  • Germany
  • France
  • Austria
  • England

  • 5. 
    Who did the Continental army fight at Valley Forge?

  • There was not a battle at Valley Forge
  • The English
  • The Sons of Liberty
  • The French

  • 6. 
    Who was the American top commander at Valley Forge?

  • George Washington
  • Friedrich von Steuben
  • John Adams
  • Horatio Gates

  • 7. 
    What was the main cause of death to American soldiers at Valley Forge?

  • Starvation
  • Gunshot wounds
  • Poison
  • Disease

  • 8. 
    Around how many soldiers died over the winter while camping at Valley Forge?

  • 2500
  • 100
  • 500
  • 1000

  • 9. 
    What were the women and families called that stayed near the camp and helped to take care of the soldiers?

  • Soldiers Servants
  • Army Stragglers
  • Camp Followers
  • Continental Helpers

  • 10. 
    True or False: Camping at Valley Forge was probably a fun way to spend the winter for the soldiers of the army.

  • FALSE
  • TRUE
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