Would you have quit at Valley Forge?
For these reasons, I would have quit Valley Forge because I wouldn’t want to live in a harsh place with the government not wanting to help. The last reason I would have quit Valley Forge was the chance of death and illness. The number of deaths during Valley Forge was 1,800 to 2,500 soldiers (Doc. A).
How could this document be used to argue for quitting Valley Forge?
This document could be used against quitting because you could manipulate it to say that all the soldiers that have fallen ill isn’t a lot. The men on the left is the congressional committee, the men on the right are the soldiers of the continental army, and the man in the middle is George Washington.
Why did soldiers leave Valley Forge?
Philadelphia was a difficult place for the British to defend. Now that France was in the war, the city was also vulnerable to attack or blockade from the sea. It was decided to abandon the Quaker City and move British forces back to their base in New York City.
What is the main reason that conditions at Valley Forge were so bad?
The conditions that the soldiers had to endure at Valley Forge were horrible. They had to deal with cold, wet, and snowy weather. They were often hungry, as food was scarce. Many of the soldiers didn’t have warm clothing or even shoes as their shoes had worn out on the long march to the valley.
What do they call the Boston Massacre in England?
Incident on King Street
Where did soldiers sleep in the Revolutionary War?
The soldiers slept in tents which protected them form rain and cold. The size of the tent you slept in depended on your rank. An important thing a soldier had was a blanket made of wool. The blanket would protect them from the cold and moisture if they didn’t have a tent.
Did they use swords in the Revolutionary War?
The American Revolutionary Soldiers used a variety of different weapons including muskets, pistols, rifles, long rifles, knives, bayonets, tomahawks, axes, swords, sabres, pole arms and cannon.
What guns did they use in the Revolutionary War?
American weapons
- Brown Bess.
- Charleville musket.
- American-made muskets.
- Long rifles.
- Bayonet.
- Pattern 1776 infantry rifle.
- Ferguson rifle.
- Brown Bess musket.
What gun did George Washington use?
| George Washington | |
|---|---|
| Weapons | Colichemarde Sword, Brown Bess Flintlock Musket & Pennsylvania Long Rifle, 6 Pound Cannon |
| Origin | Eastern United States |
| Activities | Defeating the British 1st US President |
| Service | 1754-1763 (French and Indian War) 1775-1783 (American Revolution) 1789-1797 (US President) |
What color was George Washington’s uniform?
blue
Did automatic weapons exist in 1776?
First, the issue of Automatic weapons available in 1776. The weapon was also reported as able to fire shot, with each discharge containing sixteen musket balls. At a later public trial held in 1722, a Puckle gun was able to fire 63 shots in seven minutes (approx.
Did George Washington use a sword?
Leather scabbard with silver trim. George Washington wore this simple hanger as his battle sword while serving as commander of the Continental army during the Revolutionary War. The sword was inherited by Washington’s nephew, Samuel T.
What was George Washington’s favorite sword?
smallsword
Did Pawn Stars buy George Washington suit?
The seller had a three-piece suit worn by Revolutionary War general, founding father and first U.S. President George Washington. The seller offered it for $3 million and Rick countered with an offer of $2.5 million. Ultimately, Rick and Brian had to walk away from negotiations.
What kind of sword did George Washington use?
Smallsword
Where is Washington’s sword?
the Smithsonian’s Museum of American History
Who was the sword of the American Revolution?
Colonel John Chandler
Where is George Washington’s uniform?
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History