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EMERGENCE OF USA

THE AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR AND ITS IMPACT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
General Washington led his Army to Pennsylvania to endure the brutal winter months of 1777-1778. The Continental Army suffered many casualties from starvation, lack of clothing, and the blistering cold. Over 2, 500 soldiers were killed by starvation and sickness. However, Washington’s Army did survive their time here.
A
Valley Forge
B
Treaty of Paris
C
Battle of Yorktown
D
Battle of Saratoga
E
Fort Ticonderoga
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Valley Forge is the location of the 1777-1778 winter encampment of the Continental Army under General George Washington during the American Revolutionary War.

Detailed explanation-2: -It was here, over the winter of 1777 and 1778, that 11, 000 of Washington’s Continental Army faced one of its most trying episodes. While rain, snow, and cold temperatures afflicted the army, the situation was made far worse by the lack of shelter, blankets, winter coats, and even shoes.

Detailed explanation-3: -At Valley Forge, there were shortages of everything from food to clothing to medicine. Washington’s men were sick from disease, hunger, and exposure. The Continental Army camped in crude log cabins and endured cold conditions while the Redcoats warmed themselves in colonial homes.

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