Who wrote the Regulations for the Order and Discipline of the Troops of the United States?

• A. General George Washington
• B. Colonel Henry Knox
• C. Inspector General Friedrich von Steuben
• D. Major General Benedict Arnold

Answer: (C)

The main idea here is identifying who produced a foundational manual that standardized how the Continental Army trained, drilled, and held troops in order and discipline. Friedrich von Steuben, serving as inspector general, wrote the Regulations for the Order and Discipline of the Troops of the United States in 1778. While at Valley Forge, he organized and codified practical drill routines, weapon handling, and disciplinary procedures, turning relatively inexperienced soldiers into a more professional and cohesive fighting force. This work earned him lasting recognition for shaping how the army trained and operated. George Washington led the army and supported reform, but did not author the regulations; Henry Knox was a key artillery commander, and Benedict Arnold was a fellow officer whose later actions aren’t connected to this manual.