Question

sy25 - 26_sgb_us history_semester 1_interim assessment 1
question 15
how did the winter spent at valley forge in 1777 - 1778 by general george washington and his troops benefit the colonial war effort during the american revolution?
a. washington was able to secure a new base to support permanent supply lines.
b. washingtons troops learned tracking and survival skills from nearby american indians.
c. washington was able to recruit a considerable number of new soldiers to the colonists cause.
d. washingtons troops underwent extensive retraining led by professional soldiers.

Explanation:

During the winter at Valley Forge in 1777 - 1778, Baron Friedrich von Steuben, a Prussian military officer, trained Washington's troops. He taught them military discipline, tactics, and drill - formations, turning them into a more professional fighting force. This retraining was crucial for the colonial war effort.

Answer:

D. Washington's troops underwent extensive retraining led by professional soldiers.