Valley Forge is a place where the Colonial Army stayed during the winter. I would stay at Valley Forge because I would be fighting for my freedom. For example, in the book, ‘The American Crisis’ by Thomas Paine, He explains some of the reasons for staying. “These are the times that try men’s souls.” This tells us that it brings motivation to the colonists. Next, there is a painting by William H. Powell that shows the colonists determination to freedom. In the painting, General George Washington shows the soldiers to the Continental Congress. It shows the them raising their swords in determination. Lastly, in the journal of Dr. Albigence Waldo, He Tells us that the soldiers are surprisingly healthy. “The Army which is surprisingly healthy.”