Battle of Trenton/Princeton

King George III hired German mercenaries to strengthen his army. These soldiers were known as:

• Missionaries
• Hessians
• Nazis
• Guerillas

The Battle of Trenton took place on what day?

• New Years
• St. Patrick's Day
• Christmas
• Thanksgiving

George Washington crossed which river to surprise attack the Hessians?

• Delaware River
• Mississippi River
• Missouri River
• Princeton River

True or False: The Americans were outnumbered for the Battle of Princeton, 5 to 1.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

It was the opposite. The British wanted to seek revenge on the Americans in Princeton, but were outnumbered 5 to 1. This was an easy American victory.

The Battle of Trenton was a turning point because:

• Proved the colonists were willing to fight on Christmas
• It proved Washington was a terrible person to plan a battle on Christmas
• Forced the British to abandon New York and New Jersey
• Showed that the Americans could beat the British, increasing their confidence.

After the Battles of Trenton and Princeton, the British decided to leave which colony to the Americas? HINT: Where are the towns of Trenton and Princeton?

• Massachusetts

• New York

• New Jersey

• Pennsylvania