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Why Do Patriots Struggle To Stay Alive
With horrible conditions the Patriots struggle to stay alive. Since the beginning of the summer of 1775, George Washington established a camp for the Patriots called Valley Forge. The soldiers at the camp were very miserable because of the conditions. The Patriots Struggled with keeping the British from tracking them down, so they had to play it extra safe. But as soon as they reached the French Quarter not all hope was lost. A soldier would of quit Valley Forge because of how many people died, not enough money, and the living conditions.

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