Valley Forge Essay Have you ever wondered what was it like being a soldier in Washington’s Army? Facing severe weather‚ imminent death‚ and sickness in the battlefield this is what happens in the American Revolutionary War when they fought over British taxation. If I were a soldier in Washington’s Army and I had the choice of leaving and getting away from suffering or either staying‚ having a chance to die I would leave. No‚ I would have quit due to severe weather‚ lack of supplies‚ and deaths
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Yes‚I would have quite after completing Valley forge. Valley Forge was a military camp Valley Forge was a military can’t just 18 miles northwest of Philadelphia. It’s where American Continental Army spent their winter of 1777 through 1778 during the American Revolutionary War. Some reasons I would have quit was because the Continental Army was low on food‚ clothing‚ equipment‚ and other supplies. Soldiers had food eat for a while but in December through February soldiers ran really low
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In the winter of 1777-1778 George Washington and his army set up a camp called Valley Forge‚ 18 miles out of Philadelphia. Terrible conditions and diseases came in and out of Valley Forge. Would I have quit Valley Forge? No I would have not quit because there is a lot of sick people but not of a lot of people are dying‚ Washington is getting help‚ and I don’t want to be a summer solder or a sunshine patriot because freedom is worth fighting for. One of the reasons I would not have quit‚ is because
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DBQ Valley Forge‚ Would You Have Quit While reading the Dbqs‚ I have come to a conclusion what I would do If I was at Valley Forge. I would have quit from the Militia when my commitment ended. Here are some of the reasons why… The Soldiers Conditions‚ The amount of supplies‚ How bad the Housing was‚ and How many soldiers either died or were sick during that time. First the Conditions for the soldiers. I would be hard because as said in Document C “I am sick- discontented-and out of humour. Poor
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Valley Forge Essay Many of the men are starving and ill; I doubt i will even make it out alive. Two years into the Revolutionary War‚ the capital of Philadelphia was taken by the British. The Patriots had set up a winter camp at Valley Forge‚ 18 miles from Philadelphia in 1777. One question I have to ask myself is if I was a soldier at Valley Forge would have quit (leave and not re-enlist). I have decided to re-enlist for three reasons which are we need more soldiers‚ you could move up in rank
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Have you ever thought about if you would enlist for war? Or better yet re-enlist after a harsh winter? Washington’s army has been at Valley Forge‚ PA for the whole winter‚ and some have quit and walked away‚ while some have simply deserted. I would re-enlist because my men are sick‚ I’m loyal to my country‚ and I believe in my cause. One reason I would re-enlist is because I’m loyal to my country. Thomas paine said‚ “But he that stands it now‚ deserves love and thanks of women and men.” (Doc D)
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at Valley Forge? The American Army had seen hard times during the first two years of the Revolutionary War. They had been the victor in two battles—one in Trenton and one in Philadelphia—but other than that‚ it had not gone very well. (Background Essay) Because of these struggles‚ Washington had a hard time keeping his soldiers in the army since many signed up for only nine months and then left or simply deserted. This brings up the question: Would you have reenlisted for the army at Valley Forge
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Valley Forge DBQ “Give me liberty or give me death!” In December of 1777‚ George Washington decided to set up a winter camp at Valley Forge. The area was about eighteen miles northwest of Philadelphia making it a good place to stay and watch over the British troops. The men build huts large enough to house twelve soldiers at a time. Unfortunately‚ the men slept on the straw and mud floors while being exposed to the freezing weather. Health‚ housing and supplies were critical topics in the camp
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Valley Forge: Would You Quit? In Philadelphia‚ the winter of 1777‚ the situation was harsh and rough. General George Washington wanted a place where he could keep an eye on the British‚ and he decided to go with Valley Forge. Valley Forge was the turning point for the Revolutionary War. It was a place that men were starving to death‚ dying from sickness and diseases‚ and dying from being shot. George Washington decided to make a camp at Valley Forge with his troops and soldiers. He had a lot of
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Valley Forge George Cashman Would you have quit? You’re sitting in your frigid wooden hut‚ you’re stomach grumbling‚ and you’re eyes and mouth filled with thick‚ black smoke. This is when you realize that you will have the chance to quit very‚ very soon. But the question is‚ will you quit or will you re-enlist? To me this is a very simple decision. This decision is to either leave George Washington’s worn out army and go back to your beautiful wife and darling children or to endure another
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