Because of the British victories at Brandywine and Germantown, George Washington and the Continental Army were forced to spend the winter of 1777-1778 at

Valley Forge

Explanation:

With the onset of the bitter winter cold, the Continental Army under General George Washington, still in the field, enters its winter camp at Valley Forge, 22 miles from British-occupied Philadelphia.

c) troops march forward in close formation against newer, more accurate weapons

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