Valley Forge Dbq

Valley Forge December year of 1777 Washington and his army arrived at Valley Forge. Valley Forge was used for a winter camp for Washington and his army. Valley Forge was a cold place to live, not a lot of food, and not a lot of clothes, bad housing all these things are bad but soldiers stay with their army. Valley Forge would you have quit me I would not quit because There were a lot of people sick but not a lot of dying, Washington is getting help, and I’m not a summer soldier freedom is worth fighting for.

I have decided not to re-enlist for three reasons which are the bad conditions, half of the soldiers are sick, and very cold and snowing. I think it would be better if I did not re-enlist because I am already really sick, some of my toes are missing, and I don’t want to die! My mother is getting pretty old, and I want to be there for her. My siblings miss me and I cry when I read their letters they send me. I feel like it would be a good idea if I go home. I know some soldiers are staying because they are patriotic and they want to serve their country and die knowing they did what is

Another reason I must re-enlist is the fact that my government deserves my loyalty. The Committee of Congress has stayed with us through much of the winter after arriving at Valley Forge a few weeks ago and has given us hope (Document B). That hope has sparked within us a new flood of encouragement and will power. When George Washington was talking to the 5 members of Congress, he expressed the fact that we brave soldiers need help in our battle with Britain (Document B). Even though it’s cold, and we have threadbare clothing that are merely rags, and the Congress members are all dressed in their finest, our spirit is still strong (Document B). Even Dr. Waldo stated that while tending to our sick soldiers, he was surprised by the magnitude of cheerful willingness to proceed with fighting for our cause (Document C). Dr. Waldo expected us to be down on our luck for having to withstand the poor food, fatigue, cold weather, crowded huts, and smoky air quality which was due to poor ventilation, but most soldiers were able to persevere through all of that hardship (Document C). The Committee of Congress makes me feel like someone is listening to our needs. The general supports us and the government cares about us, so I must support my government.

“Every thought is a battle, every breath is a war and I don’t think we are winning anymore”. The depressing thoughts in which were made up of dying and not surviving were going through the minds of all the soldiers at Valley Forge as well as mine. The need of food, clothes, and weapons were needed. The wanting to win and return home to our families were mutual between all of us as well. Since the summer of 1775, George Washington has withdrawn from Boston and retreated to New York City after the American Revolution. Recently, he had been unable to stop the British when Howe marched his army into the capital of Philadelphia. Washington had a very hard time trying to keep us in his army. Some of them had signed on for one year or two, but others left or simply deserted us. The question is simple, whether or not you would stay and fight for your country or leave with honor and your dignity. My choice was obvious, staying to fight for my country. There are many reasons surrounding my choice, including the fact that the supplies were provided for us in order to live and fight through the terrible seasons, the encouragement we needed, and the conditions we faced.

From the winter of 1777 to 1778 Valley Forge was in very harsh weather conditions. During this time we took command with George Washington and after a while war started. Some interesting facts are that in 1773, 310 street lights were installed. In 1783, the Treaty of Paris ended the Revolutionary War, and in 1782 the writing of the Constitution was in progress. I have decided not to re-enlist for these three reasons which are, sickness, conditions and clothing, and congress/ leadership.

The stench of sweat, vomit, feces, and blood was almost to much to bear. Although times were difficult at Valley Forge, I would have stayed as a soldier because I believed George Washington was a amazing leader, most of the fellow soldiers didn't lose their spirit, and I would be willing to die for freedom. To begin, I would have stayed because George Washington was on our side and he is a natural born leader. In Document B it showed George Washington taking his soldiers side, which means that he was helping them; he wasn't just doing what Congress told him to do. Washington had fought in the French and Indian war, so he was trained by the British, meaning he knew there battle strategies well, as Sun Tzu once said "know thy enemy" and he did.

Valley Forge, which was a difficult place to live, is where Washington and his Continental Army lived. During the harsh Revolutionary of December 1777-June 1778, many soldiers left, and many stayed loyal. If I had been a soldier in Washington’s army, would I have quit? No I wouldn’t have quit because only 15% of people died, there are people who show willingness, and because of the inspirational words of Thomas Paine.

Though trouble and doubt we will prevail. This happened in the winter between 1777-1778. Valley Forge is a place about eighteen miles northwest of Philadelphia. A lot of soldiers are leaving when we need them to fight. Victory seemed a long way off; in fact for many, it seemed unlikely. Even though that has happened I have decided to not re-enlist for three reasons which are: conditions, health, and results of war.

Thomas Paine’s, American crisis, was such an inspirational essay to the soldiers and other undecided patriots. Paine reveals that, “The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country; but he that stands it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman.” In this quote Paine was referring to soldiers alike to myself and the group of the soldiers who quit. I believe that I am no summer soldier. I am a winter soldier and should continue to fight even considering the

My nine month term has ended for serving in the war and I have the option to re-enlist or not to re-enlist. Furthermore, after putting some thought into it, I have decided to re-enlist because more people will suffer if I leave. “Britain, with an army to enforce her tyranny, has declared that she has a right (not only to TAX) but ‘to BIND us in ALL CASES WHATSOEVER,’ and if being bound in that manner, is not slavery, then is there not such a thing as slavery upon earth (Paine 153).” I’m fighting for my country's freedom, if I leave George Washington it’s less likely we’ll win, and Britain will have forever control over us and they will tax and makes us slaves if we do not cooperate they could even put us in jail . “Congress came to help because of the bad conditions (Powell 149).” Many of us have no shoes and tatter’d clothes if I leave more people will have these conditions even with congress help. “ The summer

If you want a happy life go home, you came to fight. “My mother is aging”( background essay) My mother is getting older and sicker. “Tyranny,like hell, is not easily conquered”(Paine,153) Paine wrote a pamphlet to encourage soldiers to win the war. It looks like George Washington is making a speech to congressmen and soldiers ( Doc B,149). They are trying to get congress to get soldiers, some clothes, shoes, and food. I have decided to re-enlist after my enlistment is over. This helps me get through the hard times because now I know that people are trying to care for me so I will not get

A soldier should not re-enlist because the shortage of supplies negatively impacted the whole army and greatly reduced their chance of obtaining freedom by defeating the British. A battle that can not be won should

I am not going to reenlist into George Washington's Continental Army for three reasons. The first reason, is due to death and illness of my fellow soldiers (Document A). Secondly, it is due to shortages of food and supplies (Documents B and C). Lastly, I am not going to join the army because of the risky conditions that I face daily (Document B and C). To start off, I am going to quit the Continental Army because of disease and illnesses killing my fellow soldiers (Document A).

We now have the help of the help of the Congressional Committee, the conditions will get better after the winter, and there is too much value in this war. My mind has been made up to reenlist because we now have the Congressional Committee to help us. I have made up my mind to stay because I know the conditions will get better in the winter. The decision that I am going to stay was made because there is too much to lose in this war. To re-enlist shows courage, endurance, and strength. There is always a chance, even when it seems impossible. Everyone should try, even in the worst

War was to be held in the location named Valley Forge, and I was either to volunteer and join the war or not. Some of the conditions that the camp, in Valley Forge was in, is that there was a lot of smoke and the location in winter would be to frigid. However, they did have build a place to stay, they build huts. One of the reasons that some people have re-enlisted was that the Britain has placed taxes on them. I have decided to re-enlist for three reasons which include: the cause of freedom is what I have pride in, the attitude the soldiers have, and of the taxes Britain has on us. Re-enlisting would help out for George Washington since he would have hard times, keeping his soldiers for a longer period of time. Most people would sign up for a nine month enlistment however, not very many people would sign up for two or even one year. To re-enlist would mean to help out with my country, I have already