Which location served as the headquarters for general washington’s troops during the winter of 1777-1778? a long island, new york b valley forge, pennsylvania c fort lee, new jersey d harlem heights, new york

The correct answer is B. Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, served as the headquarters for General Washington's troops during the winter of 1777-1778.

Considering the imminent arrival of winter, and the low prospects of the campaign, General George Washington sought barracks for his men. He wanted to remove his troops from his camp in the White Marsh area (now the Washigton Fort State Park) and move to a safer place for the coming winter.

Although several locations were proposed, he selected Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, 18 miles northwest of Philadelphia. It turned out to be an excellent option. The high land of Mount Joy and the adjoining high ground of Mount Misery combined with the Schuylkill River to the north, facilitated the defense of the area.

The correct answer is B: Valley Forge, Pennsylvania.

Explanation:

Starting in December 1777, the troops led by the commander in chief George Washington arrived at winter quarters in Valley Forge at the north of the Philadelphia during the Battle of Monmouth while the American Revolutionary War was taken place against the british army. There, the troops suffered a lot of death due to the extreme weather conditions and the lack of food while Washington tried to rebuilded his army and maintain a strong position against his political opponents who did not want him as the general.