Personal Narrative: Re-Enlisting Into The Revolutionary War
Re-enlisting into the Revolutionary War
It is another dreary night at Valley Forge. As I crawl into my unbearable smoky hut, doubt, fear, and cold death are roaming the walls of my hut. In the winter of 1777, Washington’s Continental army suffered terrible conditions at Valley Forge. Many soldiers died from sickness and severe cold weather. Others deserted the camp. Most soldiers received the chance of re-enlisting or not re-enlisting. This decision was one of the hardest decisions of their life. I have decided to re-enlist because the reason we fight in this war is for freedom, there is still hope within us, and pride and relief await after the war.
In 1773, the Boston Tea Party occurred. The event was a huge protest against the Tea Act. Much tea was wasted by being thrown overboard. My brother participated in the Boston Tea Party and threw five chests overboard. Many of the British were very angered and began harsher treatment. I wish I participated in the Boston Tea Party and that’s why I joined the military. My desire was to make the most out of my life.When I joined the war, I was transferred to Valley Forge. Valley Forge was the camp where Washington’s army stayed for the winter of 1777. The conditions there were terribly harsh.. …show more content…
Fighting for freedom was the reason we fought in the first place, and I wish to fulfill that reason. Valley Forge was a very difficult turning point, but in all that there is doubt, there is hope. Whether you win, lose, or die, you’ll be glad you re-enlisted , and so will your aging mother and other family members. I wish to serve for my country as my brother did. I believe that in all that there is bad, there is good. In all that there is darkness, there is light. In all that there is doubt, there is hope to conquer our toughest
It is another dreary night at Valley Forge. As I crawl into my unbearable smoky hut, doubt, fear, and cold death are roaming the walls of my hut. In the winter of 1777, Washington’s Continental army suffered terrible conditions at Valley Forge. Many soldiers died from sickness and severe cold weather. Others deserted the camp. Most soldiers received the chance of re-enlisting or not re-enlisting. This decision was one of the hardest decisions of their life. I have decided to re-enlist because the reason we fight in this war is for freedom, there is still hope within us, and pride and relief await after the war.
In 1773, the Boston Tea Party occurred. The event was a huge protest against the Tea Act. Much tea was wasted by being thrown overboard. My brother participated in the Boston Tea Party and threw five chests overboard. Many of the British were very angered and began harsher treatment. I wish I participated in the Boston Tea Party and that’s why I joined the military. My desire was to make the most out of my life.When I joined the war, I was transferred to Valley Forge. Valley Forge was the camp where Washington’s army stayed for the winter of 1777. The conditions there were terribly harsh.. …show more content…
Fighting for freedom was the reason we fought in the first place, and I wish to fulfill that reason. Valley Forge was a very difficult turning point, but in all that there is doubt, there is hope. Whether you win, lose, or die, you’ll be glad you re-enlisted , and so will your aging mother and other family members. I wish to serve for my country as my brother did. I believe that in all that there is bad, there is good. In all that there is darkness, there is light. In all that there is doubt, there is hope to conquer our toughest