Valley Forge Challenges
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Objective
I can describe the challenges faced by the Continental Army at Valley Forge.
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Key concepts
3 concepts
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The greatest battles at Valley Forge were fought against deadly diseases, hunger, and inadequate supplies.
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The winter at Valley Forge was relatively mild, and the difficulties faced by the army were due more to rain than snow.
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There is no eyewitness account or historical evidence to support the story of Washington praying in public, which was popularized by Parson Weems.
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Practice
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What was the primary purpose of the Continental Army's encampment at Valley Forge?
Besides battles with the British army, what other challenges did the Continental Army face at Valley Forge?
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“Describe two challenges faced by the Continental Army at Valley Forge, as explained in the video.”
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