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Valley Forge was the site where General George Washington and the Continental Army encamped for six months during the winter of 1777, as they fought for freedom from British rule. The American soldiers endured harsh conditions without proper clothing or supplies, but continued training despite being cold and hungry in their quest for independence from English taxation and rule.
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- 1. Valley Forge By: Josh and Lucas
- 2. Valley Forge is the site of a six month encampment of the Continental Army of the newly formed U.S.A. under the command of General George Washington a few miles from Philadelphia. Valley Forge was founded the winter of 1777.
- 3. George Washington and the Continental Army fought for freedom from British rule. The Americans didn’t want to pay taxes and be ruled by England. Valley Forge was the place where soldiers were trained. Soldiers were cold, hungry and had no clothes but didn’t give up because they believed in freedom from England.