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Valley Forge DBQ Jayce Goutzouris War wasn’t the greatest war, but I was the greatest revolution. In December of 1777, Valley Forge was being setup about 18 miles northwest of Philadelphia. At the time, it was not going well for George Washington, nor Continental Army, thus brings the question of staying or quitting at Valley Forge. Washington decided to build a winter camp there so it would be close enough to Philadelphia to keep any eye on the British Army. I personally would not quit Valley Forge, reasons being soldiers, motivation, and foreign aid. Soldiers was one of the reasons why I would not leave Valley Forge. According to document A, there were numerous soldiers becoming ill and/or dying. Around 3,000 soldiers were ill on December 23rd, 1777, and about 4,000 on February 1st, 1778. The death estimates between December and June were 1,800 to 2,500. This document shows how Valley Forge was losing so many …show more content…

Document D also gives a great example of motivation. Document D is a motivational essay written by Thomas Paine. In this document, Thomas main idea is to live life the way we want to live it. It also explains how tyranny can be compared to Hell and how it not easily conquered. This whole document is greatly written and gives greater motivation for soldiers to remain at Valley Forge. Foreign aid is the last reason why I would remain at Valley Forge. Although there is not any documents to support this statements, there is, however good explanations. Foreign aid was France signing two treaties with Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson. Spain sent their troops and generals to the Southern states and won major battles against the British. This reason explains why soldiers remained at Valley Forge. By having Foreign aid, they could have the support to fight against the British Army. Motivation, and Foreign aid are the three reasons why I would remain at

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