Valley Forge

how it is being done, and all the sacrifices that are being made to get it done. An example of how it is being done as most of you fellow colonists have probably already found out is there are tons of our fellow colonists risking their lives at Valley Forge. As many of you fellow colonists probably already found out is that we have chosen a young man to lead us during war his name is George Washington. What is that? My message bird has come back, let me go check it. OH! MY! The British have…

His mother acted quickly and sent him away to Valley Forge Military Academy. This was an expensive school and his mother struggled to pay for it. “…Too many people have sacrificed in order for you to be there.” (Moore 95) Wes did not like it at first until later he spoke to his mother over the phone and realized the sacrifice his family was making for him. After that moment Wes made his stay at Valley Forge a personal responsibility. Moore’s mindset changed and now his goal…

insubordinate kids first entering the gates of Valley Forge. In an ironic turn, I was now one of the ones in charge of them” (Moore, 115.) In Valley Forge, Wes had to live by certain standards. “A cadet will not lie, cheat or steal, nor tolerate those that do.” (Moore,115.) Military school definitely has changed Wes’s life. Wes’s was doing so well he earned academic scholarships. As Wes finished his time at the Military school he moved on to Valley Forge’s junior…

The Phantom Drummer The folktale opens in the midst of the Revolutionary War in Valley Forge. Colonel Howell of the British Army meets the daughter, Ruth, of the wealthy farmer Jarrett, who owned land near Valley Forge. Jarrett and his family had a strong resentment for the Red Coats, Ruth’s brother in particular due to his commitment to George Washington’s army. Colonel Howell had always been known for being a womanizer, but this faded away as he fell further in love with Ruth. The two found a…

they knew how. When Wes (the author) started to preform badly in school, his mother sent him to Valley Forge. Joy knew that Wes’s environment needed to change. She knew that Wes would not be successful if he continued on the path he was starting on. At Valley Forge, Wes was surrounded by people who cared about his well-being and success. He was taught discipline and to respect others. Valley Forge provided Wes with more opportunities to help him be…

People usually remember the American Revolution as an American win but women, African Americans, and Europeans also helped out. Women, African Americans, and Europeans played many significant roles throughout the American Revolution. Foremost, one group that played a huge role in the war were women. Even though women were in low positions in the social classes, they participated in many things. For example, when the men went to go fight in the war, the women took many jobs such as carpenters,…

up stabbing someone. This shows readers the other Wes is on his way to becoming part of what people expect of him.Wes was expected to become part of the expectations of the environment. Wes did not let that happen, he straightens up his act at Valley Forge. “If they expect us to go to jail, then that’s where we will end up too. At some point you lose control.” (Moore 26) This quote relates to Wes because he is the product of the stereotype when at some point they lose control. The other Wes is…

Valley Forge is located 22 miles away from Philadelphia which at the time was in control of the British. Washington picked Valley Forge for the colonists to set up their camp for winter because it was located in the West Bank of the Schykill River and it could protect and defend Washington and his army if the British…

Burr upon reaching his defensive position took it upon himself to evaluate and inspect his troops and their ability to defend the position. Burr completed a report and submitted it to General Putnam advising him that his men were not capable of defending their position and provided a solution to the problem. Burr’s solution was to press the attack on the enemy quarters to disrupt their ability to wage combat and this request was denied by General Putnam due to his orders were to hold a…

It was a long period of server cold weather in Valley Forge. In December, the snow was inches deep along with continued snowstorms. There was heavy snowfall and heavy rain days after we received a new blanket of snow. Due to the heavy rainfall, flooding had occurred. In the Continental army, it wasn’t a pleasant winter for us. We had lack of proper clothing and military housings to stay warm in. We had built quite a few log huts during the harsh winter. Finding food was very tough. I went on for…