| Decisions, decisions. It is the winter of 1776 and 1777. The Continental Army has lost more battles than it has won. It has retreated more often than it has charged. Confidence in Commander-in-Chief George Washington is waning. Soldiers are quitting, their tours of duty are due to end. The Patriots really need a win... or better yet, a series of wins. If that can happen, it will offset the losses just enough to embolden the Americans, dishearten the Redcoats and the Hessians, and encourage the French to support the Continental cause. How hard do you think it was for Washington to make his military decisions during this winter? How long did he have to weigh his options? |
Forty percent of the class made the same choice that Washington actually made.
| |