From which occupation(s) did the enlisted men that survived the winter at Valley Forge come from?

a. They were all landlords.
b. Many were independent artisans.
c. They were mostly laborers, servants, apprentices, and former slaves.
d. Many were former impressed sailors in the British Navy.


ANSWER: c

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