It was the year 1777. The Revolutionary War is breaking out and George Washington and his army are making camp at Valley Forge during a dreadful winter. It was the week before Christmas when Valley Forge was established. 18 miles northwest of Philadelphia,at valley Forge, George Washington was at valley Forge to watch the British. The total troops at Valley Forge was in December 1777 was 12,000. Then in February 1778 there was 8,000. So my question is: Had you been a soldier at Valley Forge, would you have quit? I have decided to not re-enlist for three reasons which are 12 men living in one hut, not wanting to get smallpox and dysentery, and I do not want to die. The first reason I will not re-enlist is living with 11 other men in a 16’ by 14’hut. With a door at one end,a stick and clay fireplace at the other, and no windows. This reason …show more content…
George Washington was trying to figure out a cure for the smallpoxs. Because before they had the cure four in 10 victims die. After the cure one out of 50 died. Dysentery went around like wild fire. There we men lying on the ground everywhere you went. this reason is causing me to not to re-enlist because I don’t want to die just because I had smallpoxs or dysentery and got sick.Dr. Waldo said:”The Army which has been surprisingly healthy, now begins to grow sickly from the continued fatigues they have suffered this Campaign.” (Waldo 151) The third reason I will not re-enlist is that I do not want to die.It’s because I heard George Washington saying the illness estimate on December 23,1777 there was 2,898. Then on February 1, 1778 there was 3,989. Also the death estimates was December- June it was 1,800 to 2,500. This reason is causing me to not re-enlist because I would not want to die just because I had frostbite,getting a limb cut off, or dieing because the committee of congress would not give us enough supplies to survive the
The first reason I will not re-enlist is all the bad conditions. I am sick because of the poor/nasty cookery. I am out of humor, all the men are! All of the 12 men in my hut are getting more sick with the smoke from the fire. On December 21, I heard a general yell “No meat!” “No
The last reason is in due to what was written in doc C it tells us about all the hardships and lack of support the soldiers had. In doc C Dr.Waldo describes in his diary that there is no support,no food,no good clothes,it's extremely cold,and they are tired and sick. He thoroughly describes the challenges the soldiers are facing during this war, showing us a good reason not to reenlist. After reading this i will definitely do not want to go back they suffer so much and have so many challenges and absolutely no support other from George.
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
I know that we have horrible conditions like no shoes and no meat, but I have decided to re-enlist for three reasons which are we have George Washington to help us, we have the right to fight, and we still have spirit even though we’ve been through hard times.My key idea is we have the right to fight because we shouldn’t be ruled by britain’s tyranny.If one soldier didn’t re-enlist all the soldiers might follow theur example.If we had no soldiers then we wouldn’t have one the war. That would mean we wouldn’t be free
During the winter of 1777, George Washington’s soldiers camp at Valley Forge, around 18 miles northwest of Philadelphia. Although some of the soldiers enlisted to stay in the army for one or two years, the most frequent enlistment was nine months. Some of these soldiers were leaving the army before their term was up. However, it was reasonable why the soldiers would have deserted the army. The soldiers should have left due to their poor conditions as they did not have proper clothing nor quality food and the spreading illness only made matters worst.
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
Battle is a struggle by itself, which I expected, but the brutal conditions and the yearning in my heart to see my family are only making the war worse. George Washington has lead us to Valley Forge. This is where we set up our winter camp. Most of the six and nine month men have decided not to reenlist. I have decided to join them. In case I am questioned I have three very clear reasons to not reenlist. These being, my chances of survival are slim to none, the whole army lacks clothes and food, and there is almost no protection from the elements.
My enlistment is almost up, so why should I stay in this hellish base called Valley Forge? It is December 1777, and I get to choose if I abandon George Washington and his troops, or go home and visit my family. Should I re-enlist to the army, or should I go home, and visit my family? I am going to stay because I need to fight in place of the sick men, we will get resources soon because of the Congressional Committee, and because I need to stay loyal to my country and to George Washington. I will stay because I need to help fight in place of the sick soldiers.
Valley Forge where the conditions were so bad that soldiers had worn out clothing, got very sick, and never had a full belly. In December 1777 General George Washington made his winter camp at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. The British army led by General Howe were kept comfortably in Philadelphia just a few miles away from Valley Forge. Washington now has a problem on his hands. Some of his soldiers only signed up to fight for six to nine months. Their terms were close to ending. Washington needs to figure out how to get his men to reenlist. The question for us is “Should I quit”? I am deciding to stay and reenlist for three reasons, the sickness of the other men, loyalty for my country, and because I believe in America.
Imagine, the freezing cold, ripped clothing, no shoes, and inadequate clothing. Would you stay? Most people wouldn’t, but here is why you should stay at Valley Forge, during the Revolutionary War. Most soldiers enlisted for for nine months, and left, never to reenlist again. Everyone would give up, or abandon the Continental Army. So the real question is would you enlist? I would reenlist for three reasons, it’s easy to climb the ranks, if you leave you'll be labeled a summertime soldier, or chicken, and finally, you can take pride in knowing you helped pave the way for American independence.
In the Winter of 1777-1778 in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania General George Washington set up tents in high, frigid, and risky temperatures. Beforehand, the Continental Army lost major battles against the British. The continental army endured one of the most noticeably worst winter on record. 12,000 troops had scarcely any food, attire or supplies to keep them salubrious. In spite of the fact that they gave small portions of food does not mean it was nutritious to eat. The poor conditions that the soldiers lived in eventually led them to desert because of harsh conditions, such as absence of resources and an untrusted general. I am choosing not to re-enlist because of brutal conditions and death.
Additionally, re-enlisting into the Continental Army can be compared to diving into your own death. As of February 1, 1778, the total number of the soldiers are estimated to 8,000 men, including about 3,989 sick men during this encampment. (Doc. A) This reveals that about 50% of the soldiers are sick from excessive fighting, smoke from the huts, and intense weather. (Background) Throughout the months of December to June, the death estimates due to the illnesses will be 1,800 to 2,500. (Doc. A) While some people realize that there are more people alive than dead, others such as myself see that with a high death count, re-enlisting is a frightening choice. Also, getting sickness from fighting most likely didn’t have a cure except to take rest,
A considerable amount of our men have died, but I’m alive, and because of that, I should stay to help. Just by December, 1,800 soldiers out of the starting 12,000 died. (Busch 147) There have been this many losses, and there are many to come. Staying could promise my place among the fallen, but it doesn’t matter. From my new favorite reading material: “The Summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of country…” (Paine 153) I refuse to avoid hardships, when so many have stayed, suffered, and died. Some soldiers deserted when the living conditions dropped. Others, of course, leave when their time is up, and there is no shame in that, but our army is shrinking smaller and smaller. By February 1, 1778, 3,989 people were sick. (Busch 147) Myself, being one of those 3,989 am sick from my infected leg. “...But he that stands it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman.” (Paine 153) If I can stay throughout the suffering and death, I can help the turnout in this war. Since I am needed in the army, I will re-enlist. The army has suffered sickness and much losses. I can stay to fight in the place of those with more serious illness, those who have deserted or have finished their time, and those who have
Health and clothing is a big issue here at Valley Forge. George Washington apparently cannot provide his troops with good supportive clothes. ”Congressman stayed several weeks and said they would help with getting food and clothing…” (p. 149 Powell). The Congressman say they are going to help but I do not believe them. The health at camp is the. Most all the soldiers here are ill. “Poor food-hard lodging-cold…”(p.151 Diary of Dr.Waldo.) There are soldiers such as Dr.Waldo are suffering from the cold and hardships of Valley Forge. There are many soldiers who do not have sustainable clothing and we cannot just be left here at this camp half naked.( Dr.Waldo) If General Washington can support himself why cannot he support us. Here at camp there is no meat and no one cooks good meals. No good food equals fatigue.( Dr.Waldo) This problem of not having good health and clothing in camp is a very big reason why I am not going to stay any longer after my time is up. If general Washington can not support his soldiers by getting medication and sustainable clothing why should I stay to just most likely to
One of the reasons I did not re-enlist was because of the death and illness rates. In just three months about 4,000 soldiers died (Doc A). In my time in camp about 4000 people got very severe illnesses and about