Quit Valley Forge Research Paper

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Would You Have Quit Valley Forge?

In the winters of 1777 and 1778 George Washington started a winter camp called Valley Forge, Approximately 18 miles from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The conditions here were horrible and many quit because. I would not have quit Valley Forge because Washington got help, their we're still many other soldiers who persevered, and valuable things like freedom are worth fighting for.

I wouldn't have quit because Washington got help. In Document B it says “The committee of 5 congressmen stayed several weeks and was helpful in getting more food and clothing to the soldiers.” This shows that Washington was helping the army to be better supplied. Document B also says “George Washington presenting the Congressional

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