Research Paper On Declaration Of Independence

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The Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776. In 1777, George Washington’s army arrived in Valley Forge. The Revolutionary War ended in 1783 because of the Treaty of Paris.“The 1st two years of the American Revolution hadn’t gone well for the Continental Army.” (Roden 141) “Victory at Trenton and success at Princeton.” ( Roden 141). Around this time, most of George Washington’s army started to leave and never come back. More soldiers leave and we are going to fail and not win the war. The soldiers must stay because we will win the war and have peace to be safe. The 1st reason I will re-enlist is because the country needs more soldiers for freedom! “December-June 1800 to 2500”, “ Death estimate Due to Illness During Encampment.” (Busch …show more content…

Since George Washington has trouble keeping his soldiers in the army, some of us should re-enlist because he needs more soldiers.”You miss your family and you are concerned about your aging mother.”(Roden 141), you miss your family and your fighting, but as you stay long, you’re missing a lot.”Now it’s time to look into your own heart of hearts.”(Roden 141). It means now forget about war and look at what’s in the future, or what’s deep down in heart, like your desires of what you want to do after the war. The statement is showing that the congressmen came to support the cause for better chances of winning. The congressmen are able to help with the war then we have a chance to win the war against the …show more content…

On the other hand, some people say “Nine-month men were going home and not returning.”(Roden 141). The point of view makes sense because they were tired of losing and getting sick from diseases.However, re-enlisting is a better idea because we get to fight for our country. Therefore, if we have more soldiers we can win and have freedom. We must not let down the general and keep fighting til we get what we want. Which is winning the war and staying to