CH8 AMERICAN REVOLUTION

Washington and his army spent the winter of 1777-1778 here.

Washington ordered his men to cut down trees to build cabins. Until they were built, he slept in a freezing tent just like everyone else.

He spent the winter training the Continental Army.

He went to France and urged the French to send more aid to the colonies.

______, typhus, and other diseases broke out.

Soldiers hands and feet turned _____ from frostbite.

______ asked Congress, "What is to become of the army this winter?"

Around _____ soldiers died from disease, lack of food, and the cold.

About ____ horses died during the winter at Valley Forge.

Bread and flour was often the only available food.