Trenton and Princeton

Patriots are given hope.

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Trenton-Princeton

Battles of New York Review

Multiple Choice

Where does British General Howe return to attack the colonies?

• Boston

• Philadelphia

• New York City

• Yorktown

Multiple Choice

What side dominated at the early battle of New York?

• the colonists

• the British

Multiple Choice

What was the outcome of the battles of New York?

• Colonists pushed the British out of New York

• British pushed the Colonists out of New York

• it resulted in a draw (neither side won)

• The colonists were forced to retreat out of New York after several defeats

Multiple Choice

What is Washington's army like after the defeat of New York?

• Strong and well-equipped
• Reinforced and high in morale
• Unaffected and well-supplied
• Weakened and low on supplies and morale

The American Crisis --Thomas Paine

​“THESE are the times that try men's souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country; but he that stands by it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman."

"Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph."

Multiple Choice

Who writes a second pamphlet called the American Crisis?

• George Washington
• Benjamin Franklin
• John Adams
• Thomas Paine

Multiple Choice

Which best summarizes the famous quote from the American Crisis by Thomas Paine?

• true heroes are the ones that stick by and support their country when things get tough.

• Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.
• Give me liberty or give me death.
• The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.

Battle of Trenton

Key people:

G. Washington--> Patriot general Rall --> Hessian General (British)

Battle of Trenton

Battle Overview

Washington risks crossing the icy Delaware River Christmas night
Rall is not worried, therefore not ready
Hessians are surrounded, Rall is shot and dies later

Battle of Trenton

Battle Outcome/Importance

about 900 Hessians are captured, Patriots win

Patriots get a morale boost, they are shown again that they can win

Multiple Choice

What night does Washington decide to attack the Hessian troops?

• Christmas night
• Easter night
• New Year's Eve
• Thanksgiving night

Multiple Choice

What river does Washington have to cross to attack the Hessians?

• Mississippi River
• Delaware River
• Potomac River
• Colorado River

Multiple Choice

Why are the Patriots able to defeat the Hessians at Trenton?

• They outnumbered the Hessians 10 to 1.

• The Hessians were sleeping and they ran out of ammunition

• The Hessian commanding officer was shot.

• The Patriots had help from the townspeople.

Battle of Princeton

Key people:

G. Washington--> Patriot general
Cornwallis--> British

Battle of Princeton

Battle Overview

Washington tricks the British by leaving camp fires burning over night and sneaks off to attack the British at Princeton.

British are surprise and cannot hold off the Patriots

Battle of Princeton

Battle Outcome/Importance

Cornwallis is tricked and defeated
Patriot Soldiers are convinced to reenlist or enlist to help win the war. The Battles of Trenton and Princeton boost their morale.

Multiple Choice

How did Washington get British general Cornwallis to stay and not attack at Trenton?

• Washington threatened Cornwallis with violence
• Washington bribed Cornwallis with gold
• Washington made a secret alliance with Cornwallis
• Washington deceive Cornwallis by keeping campfires burning

Multiple Choice

After the victories at Trenton where does Washington successfully attack and takes control away from the British?

• New York City
• Philadelphia
• Boston
• Princeton

Multiple Select

Why were the battles of Trenton and Princeton so important to the Patriot cause?

• They weakened the British army and forced them to retreat back to Boston.

• They resulted in soldiers deciding to renlist or enlist to join the cause.

• They had no impact on the outcome of the war.
• They provided a morale boost and demonstrated that the American troops could defeat the British army.