Question

What contribution did the soldiers at Valley Forge make to the American Revolution?
Responses
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They won an important Christmas Eve surprise attack against the British.

They wrote letters that convinced the French to ally with the Americans.

They were the main force that defeated the British.

They successfully spied on British troops.

1 answer

The most accurate contribution of the soldiers at Valley Forge to the American Revolution is their perseverance and training during the winter of 1777-1778, which significantly improved their combat skills and unity as a Continental Army. However, from the options provided, none directly reflects this crucial aspect.

If you have to choose from the responses given, the best inference may be that their experiences at Valley Forge helped them become a more cohesive and effective fighting force, ultimately leading to victories, including the surprise attack at Trenton that followed shortly after their time at Valley Forge. However, that specific event isn't directly cited as part of the Valley Forge experience.

Thus, the answer aligning most closely with a significant event associated with Valley Forge is not available in the options presented.

For clarity, the correct answer should acknowledge the training and resilience developed at Valley Forge rather than any of the listed responses.