DBQ Essay: Is Your Freedom Worth It?
Is Your Freedom Worth It?
December, that year, was more than cold and bitter, it was deadly, and the soldiers all knew it the minute they saw the meager food and medicine supplies they were given. On top of that, the soldiers decision to stay and re-enlist or to go home was drawing near, so they had to make the decision, would they stay, or would they go? In December of 1778, George Washington and his troops built the camp of Valley Forge (18 miles away from Philadelphia) in order to stay on the tails of the British troops stationed in the town of Philadelphia (a place where many even rooted for the British). Unfortunately, this winter would soon prove to be long, hard, and fatal. So, would you have re-enlisted in the American Army if you were a U.S. Soldier? I would have re-enlisted in the Continental Army because, …show more content…
Military because, I know the Continental Committee is willing, and ready, to help us. In the engraving, you can see the Congressional Committee being presented to the soldiers (Document B). Based on this evidence, you would conclude that the American Government cares about their soldiers and are willing to help in any way possible. This means that the Continental Congress is there to help the wounded and bring any medicine or food that is needed. This would give me hope as an American soldier because I would know I am being helped and treated for. I would re-enlist in the U.S. Military because I am still healthy, and I should continue to fight for those who are wounded and sick. “Total Soldiers at Valley Forge (estimates) , February 1778: 8,000; Illness Estimate During Encampment, February 1st 1778: 3,989” (Document A). Based on this data, you would conclude that approximately 49% of the soldiers stationed at Valley Forge fell ill. This means, that Washington lost about half of his army, so having the healthy leave, will only make the infantry smaller and more vulnerable. Therefore, the healthy must fight for the
December, that year, was more than cold and bitter, it was deadly, and the soldiers all knew it the minute they saw the meager food and medicine supplies they were given. On top of that, the soldiers decision to stay and re-enlist or to go home was drawing near, so they had to make the decision, would they stay, or would they go? In December of 1778, George Washington and his troops built the camp of Valley Forge (18 miles away from Philadelphia) in order to stay on the tails of the British troops stationed in the town of Philadelphia (a place where many even rooted for the British). Unfortunately, this winter would soon prove to be long, hard, and fatal. So, would you have re-enlisted in the American Army if you were a U.S. Soldier? I would have re-enlisted in the Continental Army because, …show more content…
Military because, I know the Continental Committee is willing, and ready, to help us. In the engraving, you can see the Congressional Committee being presented to the soldiers (Document B). Based on this evidence, you would conclude that the American Government cares about their soldiers and are willing to help in any way possible. This means that the Continental Congress is there to help the wounded and bring any medicine or food that is needed. This would give me hope as an American soldier because I would know I am being helped and treated for. I would re-enlist in the U.S. Military because I am still healthy, and I should continue to fight for those who are wounded and sick. “Total Soldiers at Valley Forge (estimates) , February 1778: 8,000; Illness Estimate During Encampment, February 1st 1778: 3,989” (Document A). Based on this data, you would conclude that approximately 49% of the soldiers stationed at Valley Forge fell ill. This means, that Washington lost about half of his army, so having the healthy leave, will only make the infantry smaller and more vulnerable. Therefore, the healthy must fight for the