Why I Want To Be A Soldier Dbq

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 Since the summer of 1775, George Washington has withdrawn from Boston and retreated to New York City after the American Revolution.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.

The harsh winter has fallen upon Valley Forge with all 12,000 soldiers in the Continental army. They are all freezing or dying. They need more healthy men to win the army. Will you re-enlist and serve your country, or sit and watch them die fighting against Britain? Valley Forge was a small fort for the Continental Army 18 miles outside of Philadelphia from the winter of 1777 to 1778. The army is starving, suffering from smallpox, and freezing to death. If you were a soldier at Valley Forge, Would you have quit? To quit means to not reenlist back into the Continental Army. I have decided to re-enlist back to the army for three reasons which are, the army needs more healthy men, There are fires to keep us warm through the winter months, and I want to serve my country to show my loyalty to my country.

Also in Document C, Dr. Abigence Waldo says, " I am sick... vomit half my time..." The torture and agony these men have gone through were insane. The chance of surviving was 50% chance. Even though there is an equal amount of chance of me living and dying, I would not take that risk.Additionally, the living conditions were awful. According to doc C Dr Abigence says, "I am sick..poor food-hard lodging-fatigue-nasty cloaths-nasty cookery- commit half my time-Smoak'd out my senses- the Devil isn't - I can't endure it- why are we sent here to starve... solider, his bare feet are seen through is worn out shoes, his legs nearly naked from the tattered remains of an only pair of stockings.." What you just read was written from a primary source, it was written in a diary from a surgeon during his winter at valley forge. In the same Document he also says " HEartily wish myself at home.." This comes to show you how terrible this time was. No one wanted to be in this nightmare, they rather be home, with their family and friends. It is indescribable to show how rotten this time was at Valley Forge.Finally, I would quit because of the terrible

In 1777, hope is running out and it looked like America was losing the revolution.You wake up in valley forge ,the same year, to the screams of agony of your fellow soldiers and you too feel the pain of your friends.Your eyes burn because of the smoke and your skin crawls because it is cold.Would you stay for your country in this terrible place or would you end your suffering and leave.I would leave valley forge because of the small,unventilated, huts,illness,and very low supplies.

leaving or staying.If I a soldier in the Continental Army I would’ve quit.The death toll was to high.

In Doc A it says that 3,989 out of 8,000 soldiers were sick in february 1778. That means only 50 Percent of soldiers were sick at valley forge. That's a lot of people. But people get sick in february because it is winter!In Doc A it says ¨only 1,800 out of 1,2000 soldiers died in valley forge.¨ And that means that there is only a 15 percent chance of dying and that is not a bad thing that is good. So you would have a 86% chance of surviving in valley forge that is a good thing as well as the other reasoning. So i would not quit Washington's army!There were terrible conditions in Valley Forge but there were brave soldiers who stayed with the army so that's why I would not quit Washington's army ! I wouldn't quit washington's army because In Doc C it states that ¨Dr.Albigence waldo was ¨sick¨ He said in his diary that he had very little food and he was so sick that he ¨vomited half the time .¨ But the thing is... is that he didn't quit. And that is what counts not that he was sick because it was winter. Clearly it is saying that they had tough times and there were terrible conditions in Valley

men are stationed at valley forge 18 miles outside of Philadelphia. They are trying to keep an eye on the British in Philadelphia, but the men are living in below freezing temperatures with little clothing, and small quantities of food. The men are getting sick with smallpox, dysentery, hypothermia. The doctors have created a way to inoculate the men, but 1 in 50 inoculated will get sick and die. If you don't get sick, it is likely that you will get hypothermia, causing your body to freeze, which could lead to amputation. I have served my time, and I am not going to re-enlist at Valley Forge, Because men are sick and dying, conditions

I would stay in the continental Army during the revolution despite the death and sickness. I would stay because of how low the percent of death and sickness was, i am apart of something huge for my country, and we were still winning battles even though many of the soldiers were sick. According to Document A, about 49% of the army were getting sick. Even though this is a large percentage the amount of people that were fine is slightly larger at 51%. In Document B, the engraving shows George Washington talking about a plan. This is another reason I would stay in the continental army this shows he knew what he was doing and could lead us to victory. In Document C, even though Dr. Albigence Waldo says everyone was getting sick they were still

Would you have quit at Valley Forge? Residing in Valley Forge are 12,000 of approximately 25,000 men of the Continental Army. Led by the phenomenal general George Washington, many brave lives are volunteers to fight for independence. Although the Washington’s army was very hopeful, it was having difficulties parting from Britain. Lacking a settlement for the winter of 1777, half the army retreated to Valley Forge. As they were undergoing horrific times, Britain quartered pleasantly in Philadelphia just 18 miles Northwest. Conditions are horrible for Valley Forge, lacking necessities and military aid. Although the French provided money and troops soon after, it was not nearly enough for the camp. The odds aren’t even at all and a troop’s will

Would you rather quit fighting once your enlistment is over or embrace death after sacrificing your life for a strong cause? After the Battle of Lexington, Bunker Hill, and Saratoga, George Washington and his soldiers decided to build a winter camp in December of 1777. Being called the Continental Army, they settled down in Valley Forge, about 18 to 20 miles northwest of Philadelphia. While the British sat in their luxurious homes, the soldiers tolerated the 16’ by 14’ huts with problems such as the cold and smoke. However, George Washington has a serious complication on hand. The soldiers’ 9-month enlistment are soon coming to an end. While some are happy to return home, others are brave and courageous to re-enlist and keep fighting for the country.

No matter what branch of the military an individual decides to join, the one thing that is for sure is the individual learns to live by a specific code, usually specified by the branch of service. According to Ford et. al, the number one reason that youth decide to join the military is because of propensity or a natural tendency to behave in a certain way (Ford, Gibson, Griepentrog, & Marsh, 2014). Although, this is not the only reason for individuals, other reasons individuals decide to serve their country can be economical, adventure, college opportunities, or even a family tradition.

If for some reason, I could not attend any college I will pursue a career in the army as an assisting medical staff. A career in the army has always been a choice, so if I can't go to college to become an officer, I will go in as an active duty soldier. I want to dedicate my life to helping soldiers and kids in war-torn areas. I believe that we have a lot of public health workers, but we do not have enough in the armed forces, so if I have to work as public health, I choose the

People can get involved on many different levels. The first way and easiest way to do that is by thanking their local military veterans for their services. A person who wants to make a different can try to get a governmental job and work there to gain knowledge and experience. After working there for a few years or until your thirty, you can run for Senate. Lastly if you want to get involved you can join the military.

I disagree high school students should be old enough to choose to go to the military i think if thre 17 they should be able to choose to go or not if they wanted to go to fight people the military pretty much depends on recruits to join the military before they recruit high school students they tell them what kind of things they do before they join so if they wanna change there mind about going to the military or not things had got kinda bad that they need help of high school students to help fight for the country some high school students go if they don't have any plans after school some go cause some of them want to go to college because the military help pays for it some kids in high school is really determined to go to the military