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Valley Forge DBQ Thousands have already died. The weather is getting unbearable. Beginning in December of 1777, George Washington’s army set up a terrible camp known as Valley Forge hoping to train to continue the fight against the British. The winter of ‘77 was unbearably cold, and the soldiers began to lose hope. If you were a Continental Soldier spending the winter at Valley Forge, would you have left the army? I would have quit at Valley Forge because the conditions were miserable, there was

Death is all around you,what do you do? Valley Forge was a winter camp in 1777 to 1778 for the George Washington and his army. Valley Forge was 18 miles outside of Philadelphia. The winter at Valley Forge was long, cold, harsh, and horrible. Soldiers 9 month terms were about to end many wanted to go home. The question to us is would you re-enlist or not re-enlist? I have decided to re-enlist for three reasons which are less soldiers, hard times, and support. It would not matter to me what happened

Decision for Valley Forge In Winter at Valley Forge, 1777- 1778, I made a choice that I wouldn’t be able to change afterwards. I thought that Paris is more excited for the revolution than all of the United States together. That is not a good thing. Valley Forge was only 18 miles northwest of Philadelphia. This is where we will watch the British. I have decided to re-enlist for three reasons which are because the army needs more soldiers, the conditions at camp, and what would be life back at home

When asked the question “ Valley Forge: Would You Have Quit?” my answer would be yes. If I was a soldier during the harsh winter at Valley Forge there is no doubt that I would find a way to go home. There were many reasons why I would quit the Continental Army and not return. When Washington had his troops start building their shelter for the winter at Valley Forge it was already cold. In the Background Essay on page 53 it says “ It was the week before Christmas, 1777. The first job of the men was

I would actually quit Valley Forge because in December 14, 1777 many soldiers died out of smallpox or pure hunger.They didn’t have food or equipment so i think what’s an army without materials,clothing,food and health? If soldiers aren’t healthy then they won't be able to survive while they are fighting during war.Another reason why I would quit the Valley Forge is that I don't really think you can call Washington’s men an army.These are my reasons why I would quit the Valley Forge.Continue reading

Valley Forge Andrew Hoffman Mountain View High School Valley Forge The Continental Army, led by George Washington, spent the winter of 1777-1778 at Valley Forge. This was 20 miles outside of Philadelphia, where the British had taken control of earlier that year. The conditions were terrible at Valley Forge, the weather was freezing and many soldiers didn’t have many clothes, but they had to stay close enough to Philadelphia to keep an eye on the British (Washington leads). Although

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

a makeshift hospital, where surgeons are inside amputating a man’s leg because he got frostbite in the cold winter weather. One month from now, on March 1, I am going to be asked if I would like to leave this place. The place in question is Valley Forge a place 18 miles northwest of Philadelphia, where the British are comfortably quartered. It is the winter of 1777-1778 and the American Revolutionary War has just begun (Roden 141). So the big question is: will I re-enlist or not? Personally, I have

The Harsh and Cold War at Valley Forge The freezing air is blowing as I lay in bed listening to the soldiers moan struggling to survive in this harsh war. There are many bitter conditions here at Valley Forge. There is a big risk staying here as we struggle to stay alive. My hut is filled with smoke and is surrounded by the cold snow. We have huts that are a few feet long and have a small fireplace on one side and a door on the other. The food here is horrible and barely keeps us alive. We get a

The Battle of Valley Forge As all of us soldiers get ready to fight in the war, all soldiers feel terrified to make a move. Soldiers are scared, they think they do not have a lot of men. Scared, the soldiers think they might lose. I have decided to reenlist for three reasons which is my team needs me, take care of people who are sick, and encourage soldiers to win the fight. The Boston Tea Party in 1773 was one of the first battles of the American Revolution. Declaration of Independence was