Would you have deserted Valley Forge? Students must answer this question as they learn more about Valley Forge, the place that ultimately shaped the Continental Army into a fighting force. This lesson includes: A PAPER AND DIGITAL VERSION 1. Background reading and questions on Valley Forge (one slide)2. Two sources to analyze (Secondary source, Hamilton song, and primary source diary entries) 3. An I AM poem template where students create a poem about Valley Forge from a soldier's perspective.