The days here in Valley Forge are getting harder by the minute, we are running out of food, the weather is painfully freezing, we have an extremely limited supply of medicine. I don't know how much longer we are going to be able to make it. The only person keeping me sane right now is General Washington, he is so very loyal to his men. During the day most of us are huddling together in our very enclosed tents and/or log cabins. We usually try to eat about three meals a day but with the cold weather and other soldiers not being rational, we sometimes go days without eating. I can feel my stomach slowly eating away at itself. When we do eat, its usually pork, bread, cornmeal and if we're lucky, rum and/or whiskey. The cold weather and lack of positivity makes me feel depressed but the stress of war drowns it out. I do truly miss home, I would give anything to be back with my family. Hopefully I will see you all soon.
Dear Mom and Dad, I know it’s been a long time since I've written a letter to you. The reason is really easy to explain, the harsh conditions of the weather, the little amount of food, and disease. All of those made it hard to write letters with my hand trembling because of the cold and freezing temperatures and me getting all those kinds or sickness. I’m fine now, I feel brave. Many people here look like they regret it. Coming here. I feel brave. General Washinton, the leader, was very brave. He’d make sure we camped near somewhere that’s safe. In fact, Washington camped in a place we call Valley Forge. It is surrounded with many defenses in case the Britan come to invade. Mom, Dad, I’m safe and sound. I’m healthy and happy. America will soon be free. Have hope
Sincerely Phillip James Smith (Totally made-up name you can change it though)
Roosevelt was both angry and determined in his speech on December 8th 1941, which was of course the day after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour. He made it clear what the American government's response would be, namely to declare war on Japan.
In both the 17th and 18th centuries, black slaves worked in southern plantations of rice, indigo and tobacco along the southern coast, from Cheasapeake Bay to Georgia. It was well established economic practice by 1750.
They basically expected the colonists to have a voice around in their government, since they did have the rights to vote as well as the navigation acts dealt with colonial trade, which wasn't much about the rights, their isn't any so-called monarchy too.
