1. By: Kristina Schawrtz, Carson Dial, Katie Dusek

2. What Happened ? The Continental Army was sent to Valley Forge for the winter. There was extremely harsh conditions to live in. It was very cold and they died from frostbite and starvation.

3. When and Where did it happen? In 1778, Valley Forge was located about 20 miles west of the British.

4. Who was involved? George Washington was the leader of the Continual army. Marquid De Lafaytte and Friedrich Von Stewben came from France and Germany to help with the army.

5. Why did it happen? The Patriot army needed a place to stay to wait out the Winter.

6. Pros and Cons of Patriots Pros Fighting on their own land Assistance from France and Spain Led by General Washington, known as an amazing leader at the time Cons Smaller number of troops (20,000 against about 40,000) Fewer weapons Extremely brutal weather wore down troops at Valley Forge