Valley Forge Thesis

Freedom and independence came from suffering and misery in order to achieve what our ancestors of this country had hoped and dream. Valley Forge was a winter camp located 18 miles northwest of Philadelphia. Washington’s men need a place to stay since the British had conquered their capital, Philadelphia. The suffering at Valley Forge was worth the sacrifice of achieving Independence because it strengthens the soldiers will keep fighting, it gave them a reason to gain more supplies and impress the Continental committee, and so that the future of the country doesn't have to suffer anymore.

The suffering from Valley Forge was worth it because it would strengthen the soldier's will to keep fighting. According to Waldo, “The army which has been surprisingly healthy hitherto, now begins to grow sickly from the continued fatigues they have suffered this campaign. Yet they show a spirit of Alacrity(Cheerful willingness).” The soldiers were physically broken, they were starting to be in a bad condition yet they still have the will to be happy. The soldiers in this context were not easily broken down by harsh conditions. This suffering, in fact, strengthens the soldiers will keep fighting because of ‘no pain, no gain’.

The pain and suffering that the men went through is worth it because it gave a reason to gain more supplies and impress the committee..

According to Powell’s drawing, it shows the Congressional Committee visiting Valley Forge. In the right, it shows the American soldiers who some have no boots, blankets, or even all of their toes. In the picture, you can see suffering into real life. Yet, it also gave the chance for Washington to request more supplies because the conditions were not something that can easily be ignored. It also gave the chance for the men to impress the committee by showing their love and confidence and courage for their country toward

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Finally, the suffering from Valley Forge was worth the suffering so that the future of the country does not have to bear the suffering. According to Paine, “Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph.” The pain that the soldiers have endured would be nothing compared to be living under British control. The suffering at Valley Forge shows that it was worth achieving Independence from Britain because if the conflict is hard to fight for, many would quit but few, who keep fighting would achieve what others consider impossible. This shows the men bravery and dedication toward the army and how the soldiers were the only one who could save the country.

In conclusion, the suffering at Valley Forge was worth achieving Independence. The suffering at Valley Forge allowed the soldiers will to strengthen, it allowed them to possibly gain more supplies, and finally so that the pain would not be born for future generations. The soldiers did not know that whether independence was going to be achieved or they were fighting for a lost cause yet they still keep fighting through their will, strength, power, and courage to fight for what they sacrificed their lives for. The independence and freedom that the American people were bound to have.