Question

question 8 of 10
george washingtons troops made it through a harsh winter at valley forge and forced the british to retreat to new york due to:

a. help from two foreign military officers.

b. high desertion rates within the british military.

c. a failure in the northern british strategy.

d. their proximity to philadelphia.

Explanation:

During the winter at Valley Forge, Baron von Steuben (a Prussian) and Marquis de Lafayette (a Frenchman) helped train and organize George Washington's troops. Their contributions were crucial in improving the Continental Army's discipline and combat readiness.

Answer:

A. help from two foreign military officers.