How Did Valley Forge Affect The American Revolution

Since the soldiers are dying, a spot in a high rank could open up. Higher rank means better supplies. Obviously, since Washington is a general and has better supplies than everyone must mean he gets things easier for him. I have heard that by February the weather eased somewhat moving from brutal to merely miserable. Since the weather seems to be getting better, it gives me a better chance of surviving and it gives me time to rank up. (Us History) The reason that ranking up means so much to me is linked with reason one. I want to help out but I do not want to die. The best ways to survive is by ranking up. Last time I saw General Washington he was wearing a furry coat, furnished pants, and shiny boots. (William Henry Powell) If I had those items there’s barely any ways of me dying at Valley

Valley Forge is where George Washington and his troops sent camp for the winter. During camp the colonists trained hard and gained the confidence they needed to win the war. Unfortunately the lack of food and spread of disease caused many deaths during this harsh winter. If I had the choice to leave or stay at Valley Forge I would leave. I would not want to risk my life or have to suffer through the cold and sickness. According to Estimates of Illness and Deaths at Valley Forge (Doc A), during the encampment about 2,500 soldiers died. That is about ⅓ of the colonists fighting in the war. About 49% of the soldiers get sick. “I am sick-discontented-and out of humour. Poor food - hard lodging - Cold Weather - fatigue - Nasty Clothes - nasty

    Later on, in 1775 George was unanimously selected to be Commander-in-Chief of the Second Continental Congress, ("Primary Documents in American History").  Even though Washington was used to commanding a small militia, he had an excellent strategy.  His first move was to occupy Dorchester Heights, where he brought supplies from Fort Ticonderoga and forced the British to evacuate Boston.  Throughout the war for Independence, Washington continued to use his unique strategies.  His strategies he used on the Hessians in Trenton was the surprise attack.  Most of the battles he fought, he planned out very well. He failed sometimes, but that didn’t stop him from fighting.  Washington was well organized, very attentive to details, and expected hard work and effort from his troops.  During every war Washington would visit his home ten times, he stayed in Valley Forge.  During the wars he would also write letters to help his army by giving cattle to his army to feed them.  Then, The Treaty of Paris ended the war for Independence and started The Revolutionary War.  In June of 1775, Congress ordered General Washington to lead the Continental Army in

As snow began to fall and the battle began on December 31, 1775 but things went badly for the Americans as Colonel Montgomery fell and Arnold was severely wounded in the leg. Daniel Morgan was forced to takeover but they were trapped and without knowledge of the area they were forced to surrender. Arnold refused to surrender by saying that they would not leave unless they were successful then he started bellowing orders from his sickbed. Arnold also requested for reinforcements that he received in small amounts. In the end the battle was a bust but Arnold was praised by Washington

There was a lot of sick people, but there was not a lot of people dying from the sickness. Firstly, in document A it stated there was “3,989 people sick out of the 8,000” who were there. So what that is saying there was about 50% of soldiers sick and in the Winter it is common to be sick especially in those conditions. Secondly there were only “1,800 out of the 12,000 men died in Valley Forge”(doc A). What this is saying is that there is only a 15% chance of dying and a 85% chance of living which that is pretty good odds. Also in the background essay it says “today we know that most of the army survived the winter. So, I would take those odds and stay at Valley Forge.

Valley Forge Essay In the Winter of 1777, Washington created a winter camp 18 miles outside of Philadelphia in Pennsylvania called Valley Forge. This camp was for his army, the Continental Army, to stay over the Winter and it was a very difficult place to live in. If you were here as part of Washington's army, would you have quit on Washington and your fellow troops? I would not have quit on Washington because Washington is getting help, I'm not going to be a “Summer Soldier,” and there is still a “Spirit of Alacrity” throughout the camp in these difficult times.

Valley Forge was a winter camp about 18 miles from Philadelphia that was under the guidance of General George Washington. It was a pitiful situation with many tragedies. If I were a soldier at Valley Forge I would of quit due to the disease and lack of supplies.

William Henry Powell portrays, “Committee of congress at Valley Forge” shows the congress, Washington, and soldiers at Valley Forge (Paine 1866). George Washington was the leader of the continental army, and a delegate in the continental congress. The committee of five, who were also in the congress, stayed at Valley Forge for a few weeks to helped the army get resources and supplies. During this time, George Washington wrote a 35 page report about the relationship between the congress and the Americans. This shows George Washington’s leadership and how he is supporting the army. Before this, the soldiers were barely scraping by in difficult conditions. Many soldiers were getting sick and not getting enough food. The supplies brought by the congress helped reduce sickness and gave hope to the

The cold, harsh winter in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania dejects the soldiers who continue to starve, freeze, and remain ill. The Continental Army doesn’t even know whether they will survive due to these bad conditions, and most of the soldiers start to lose their hope, strength, and willingness. It all started when George Washington was granted the general of the American army by the Continental Congress in 1775. His soldiers have been struggling day and night to fight for their independence and freedom. However, Washington’s troops were forced to retreat to Pennsylvania by the British army, and are now stuck in the winter camp at Valley Forge. It is cold, the air is smokey, and there is no supplies or goods left for the soldiers. Also, there is a disease spreading around the camp like a virus that continues to infect the Continental Army. How will they ever

From late 1777 to 1778, General George Washington led the Continental Army through Winter at Valley Forge. Once this season was over, the remaining men were faced with a tough decision: to reenlist or not to reenlist. Although there were many reasons to reenlist, I would not have reenlisted in the Continental Army due to the lack of supplies, bitter weather, and poor shelters at Valley Forge.

Soldiers fight for their lives against the harsh cold in Valley Forge. Many of them catch sickness and pass away. (Doc A) To be precise, nearly 4,000 catch an illness and 1,800 to 2,500 die. Originally, there were 12,000 soldiers staying at Valley Forge. One of the doctors stationed there, Dr. Waldo, wrote a diary about the general state of the encampment. (Doc C)He wrote how he felt and how the soldiers must have felt. He states it is easy to get sick and most, if not all, soldiers are already ill. William Henry Powell painted George Washington presenting the Congressional Committee to soldiers at Valley Forge. (Doc B) The soldiers at Valley Forge are very sickly and have ripped up clothes. The Congressional Committee looks fine. If soldiers

Valley Forge where the conditions were so bad that soldiers had worn out clothing, got very sick, and never had a full belly. In December 1777 General George Washington made his winter camp at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. The British army led by General Howe were kept comfortably in Philadelphia just a few miles away from Valley Forge. Washington now has a problem on his hands. Some of his soldiers only signed up to fight for six to nine months. Their terms were close to ending. Washington needs to figure out how to get his men to reenlist. The question for us is “Should I quit”? I am deciding to stay and reenlist for three reasons, the sickness of the other men, loyalty for my country, and because I believe in America.

There was two important victories at Trenton and Princeton. The victories were important so we could believe in ourselves that we can do anything. Washington’s army arrives at Valley Forge in 1777. Valley Forge is a camp outside of

Discouraged with the all deaths going about and the conditions they are in, the soldiers at Valley Forge suffered throughout winter. With many leaving or dying, those who still were alive suffered through the hardships. Even while under the command of George Washington, whose position was being questioned at the time. When Washington decided to build a winter camp named Valley Forge, that's when things really started. Everything from things like the terrible conditions, health problems, and their clothing situation, the soldiers who stayed would either soon fall into the hands of death or survive with the luck on their side.

Following the harsh and bitter winter in Valley Forge, Lafayette kept the colonists’ spirits high and burnished his credentials as an intelligent leader whilst helping to draw more French resources to the colonial side. In May 1778, he outsmarted the British soldiers sent to capture him at Bunker Hill- which was later renamed Lafayette Hill- and rallied a Continental attack at Monmouth Courthouse to force a stalemate. Lafayette repeatedly traveled back and forth to France to press Louis XVI for more aid, and in return he assumed increased military responsibility upon his return to battle. As commander of the