Battles of Trenton and Saratoga

How many major battle victories had George Washington had before the Battle of Trenton?

• 0

• 1

• 2

• 3

How would you describe the feelings among the Continental Army soldiers prior to the Battle of Trenton?

• Confident

• Optimistic

• Excited

• Beaten Down

Tough losses in Quebec and Long Island had what impact on the Continental Army?

• More American soldiers signed up than ever before

• American soldiers began deserting

• France decided to become a US ally

• The Americans surrendered all of their New England colonies

Which famous writer tried to rally the troops with another viral pamphlet?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Thomas Edison

• George Washington

• Thomas Paine

Who did the British leave in charge of Trenton?

• General Howe

• The Prussians

• The Hessians

• The French

The Hessians were from what country?

• France

• Germany

• The Netherlands

• Italy

Washington's plan in the Battle of Trenton was to attack on what holiday?

• New Years

• Christmas

• Halloween

• Easter

True or False: All of Washington's generals supported his idea of crossing the Delaware and attacking the Hessians.

• True

• False

Washington and his men had to cross what freezing cold river in order to get to Trenton?

• Delaware River

• Hudson River

• Allegheny River

• The Schuylkill River

When Washington and his men arrived in Trenton, the Hessians were in what condition?

• Ready and prepared

• Angry and armed

• Tired and hungover

• Sad and Lonely