Valley Forge Dbq

The first reason I wouldn’t re-enlist is the lack of supplies.While the soldiers were at Valley Forge they would have fires in the cabins to keep warm, but the smoke stayed in the cabin due to the fact that there were no window or openings except for the doorway (Doc. C). Secondly, there

In the year of 1777 and 1778, the Continental Army stayed at Valley Forge (Washington’s Winter Camp). Valley Forge was only 18 miles from Philadelphia, and was a difficult place to live since it was during the winter. Some soldiers stayed at Valley Forge. While others were tired of staying at the camp and started to quit. If you were a soldier, would you have quit Washington’s Winter Camp? If I was a soldier, I would not quit because there was not a lot of dying people, Washington is getting help from the Committee, and valuable things like freedom is worth fighting for so I don’t want to be a “ summer soldier.”

To begin, I would of left Valley Forge due to the rampant disease. In document B it shows that, “deaths by disease 1800-2500”. The amount of deaths due to disease is very foreboding. The chance of someone dying by disease was chillingly high. Also, document C says, “I am sick- discontented and out of home.” This primary source shows a man who is suffering from the terrible conditions caused by disease. The suffering of those with disease in the camp was absolutely terrifying, and

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 increased the morale and strength among many soldiers camping there. Soldiers had to go through very difficult tasks, such as building huts or just running military drills (Doc C). Some

The sky was bleak and the earth was frozen and bare. The only nearby remnant of life was situated in the winter camp at Valley Forge. Lifeless men dragged their feet lethargically on the deep snow while their tattered clothing blow in the howling wind. “A general cry [through] the Camp…. Among the Soldiers, ‘No Meat!

Through cold nights in Valley Forge to the expense where Washington was begging the Congress for more supplies. The soldiers still stayed because Washington motivated them every step of the way, making sure they wouldn’t give

US His Valley Forge DBQ Winter camps may sound like a lot of fun, but Valley Forge is not one to be attended. A few years into a losing war against the greatest army in the world, George Washington decides to settle down and make a camp called Valley Forge in order to train men and turn the tides of the war. An idea that sounds great on paper, but will soon crumble under the forces of mother nature. Now after 200+ years, the question whether or not to remain at Valley Forge still lingers. If I were a soldier at Washington’s camp, I would have left because of the unbearable cold, horrible living conditions, and rate of death and illness.

I was there when George Washington needed his soldiers the most. It was the winter of 1777 and we were staying at Valley Forge, just 18 miles away from where the British were staying for the winter. We were fighting against the British army for our country’s independence. It was a difficult time and I had to decide to reenlist or to take care of my family. But finally, I made the decision of re-enlisting because of the sickness of men, loyalty to my government, and my belief in our cause.

It’s stated by at doctor at Valley Forge that, “There comes a Soldier, his bare feet are seen through’ his worn out shoes, his legs nearly naked from the tattered remains of an old pair of stockings… ”(Direct quote: Document C, December 14, 1777). An example of the horrible housing is that the soldiers had to reside in mud huts with no insulation whatsoever, in the freezing cold, with a small fireplace that had to be shared between 12 people, including yourself. The huts were also tiny, and they would be the residence of the soldiers for 6 months (Background Essay). This displays just how horrible the situation truly was, and the idea of a room shared between 12 people, with a single place to gather warmth, especially when it’s the average size of a modern bedroom?

Dr. Waldo, a soldier at Valley Forge, says “They had poor food, hard lodging, nasty clothes, and nasty cookery” and he also said that he “Heartily wishes himself at home” ( Doc C). This would make me want to leave those are supplies that are necessary for you to survive in the winter. If I had to go without those supplies I would probably die, and I don't want to die at Valley Forge. If Dr. Waldo wishes himself at home I would too because the way he describes Valley Forge it was clearly terrible. To prove my point further rotten, nasty food can give you food poisoning, and being crammed together in the huts all the time can spread illness

“Poor food – hard lodging – cold weather – fatigue – nasty cloaths- nasty cookery – vomit half my time – smoked out my senses – the Devil isn’t – I can’t Endure it – why are we sent here to starve and freeze” In Document C, they show the life of a Soldier. Now, do you see yet why I would leave? We travel too much and not with the right supplies besides guns, but still, I walk around half of the time with no shoes and freeze my toes off, do you know how much frostbite I got, you wouldn’t imagine. We get sick with many things like small pocks putrid fever, pneumonia, and dysentery. Although you may think that, this wasn’t that big a deal most people do and so do I. I love my family too much to go through this

A quote from the diary of Dr. Albigence, a Connecticut surgeon in 1777, “Poor food - hard lodging - Cold Weather - fatigue - Nasty Cloaths - nasty Cookery - Vomit half my time - smoak’s out half my senses - the Devil’s in’t - I can’t Endure it...” shows the harsh living conditions the soldiers had to survive. They have poor food and bad housing.. This does not describe a healthy environment to be living in. The weather is freezing, there’s vomit everywhere, and they’re all wearing tattered clothing. Yes, Congress really does care about them, but maybe they could care a bit more. And this leads to the next

My first reason is that there is only 10% men dying. In Document A, it says that there is only half of the soldiers sick and only 10% of them dying. This shows that there is a 10 % chance that you will die of illness and only a 50% chance that you get sick. If there is that small of a chance of dying, then you should risk it for your country. Being ill doesn’t guarantee death and I would rather die fighting than go home. If I die at Valley Forge, then I would at least be dying while serving my country. If I went home, I would always regret leaving.

One of the reasons I wouldn't quit Valley Forge is because 50% of the people were sick but only 15% died. In document A it says “3989 (about 4000) out of 8000 were sick or unable to report for duty.” By February 1st, about 50% of soldiers were sick. But sickness is common around this time. For example, in our classroom about half of our students were sick. (Doc A) “1800 out of 12000 died”. 1800 out of 12000 soldiers may sound like a lot but it is actually only 15%. That's only 15% of all the soldiers dying. That's pretty good for being the “UnderDogs” in a war. This still gives you an 85% chance of living. So I would stay.