Washington Crossing the Delaware River

What year does Washington cross the Delaware?

• 1774

• 1775

• 1776

• 1777

What day(s) does the crossing happen on?

• Thanksgiving eve and day

• Christmas Day

• New Year's eve

• Easter

Who are the Hessians?

• French soldiers

• British soldiers

• German mercenaries hired by Britain

• Italian Mafia

Why does Washington choose this exact date and time to attack the Hessians at Trenton?

• He thinks it will be easy

• Washington believes they will catch the Hessians and British off guard

• Because he wanted to do it then

• Washington thought it was their only option

Why is this a significant event in the American Revolution?

• Allowed Washington and the Continental Army to win their first major battle of the Revolution at Trenton

• They proved to the British they were strong

• Washington and the army made it across a river in the middle of winter

• Washington caused the British to go back to New York