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Valley Forge

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

VALLEY FORGE

BY: KATHERINE LEDDY
Photo by Rob Shenk

WHEN DID THE PATRIOTS STAY AT VALLEY FORGE?

THE DREADFUL WINTER OF 1777-1778
Photo by kylewagaman

WHERE DID WASHINGTON STAY?

VALLEY FORGE, PENNSYLVANIA
Photo by auntiepauline

WHY DID WASHINGTON SELECT VALLEY FORGE?

CLOSE YET SAFE FROM THE ENEMY
Photo by RW Sinclair

ADVANTAGES OF VALLEY FORGE'S LOCATION

ABOUT 22 MILES FROM PHILADELPHIA
Photo by jasonb42882

SHELTERS BUILT BY THE MEN

CONTINENTAL ARMY BUILT ABOUT 11,000 HUTS AT VALLEY FORGE
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WHO HELPED TRAIN THE CONTINENTAL ARMY?

FRIEDRICH WILHELM VON STEUBEN - TOUGH/RESPECTED

CONDITIONS ENDURED...

  • Lack of food
  • Lack of medicine
  • Homesickness
  • Boredom
  • Training
  • Shelter
Photo by yamchild

CITATIONS

  • American Revolution." American Revolution for Kids: Valley Forge. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Feb. 2017.
  • Winter at Valley Forge." MrNussbaumcom Winter at Valley Forge Comments. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Feb. 2017.