Source: Engraving of a painting by William Henry Powell, Committee of Congress at Valley Forgo, National Rectives, 1998, Note: William Henry Powell lived from 1823 to 1879.
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George Washington presenting Congressional Committee to soldiers at Valley Forge. The committee of five
Congressmen stayed several weeks and was helpful in getting more food and clothing to the soldiers,
Document Analysis
1. In what year was this engraving done?
2. Who are the men at the left? The men at the right? The man in the middle?
3. What do you suppose the man in the middle was saying?
4. How could this document be used to argue for quitting?
5. How could this document be used to argue for staying?