Battle of Trenton & Saratoga

Battle of Trenton - Why is it important for George Washington to win a battle?

• He did not want his soldiers to lose hope.

• He did not want to be fired.

• He felt as if the soldiers would revolt against him.

• It was not really important to win.

George Washington decided to surprise attack an enemy camp in ________________.

• New Brunswick, New Jersey

• Newark, New Jersey

• Trenton, New Jersey

• Cherry Hill, New Jersey

What does the word mercenary mean?

• a soldier who works for free to fight for another country

• a soldier who is paid in fight for another country

Washington and his army crossed the Delaware River and attacked at ______________.

• day break

• night

How many prisoners did Washington's army take at the Battle of Trenton?

• Almost 500 prisoners

• Almost 1000 prisoners

• Almost 1500 prisoners

• only 1

Who was victorious at the Battle of Trenton?

• Patriots

• British

The Battle of Saratoga - Where did the British begin their attack?

• New York

• New Jersey

• Canada

• North Carolina

Battle of Saratoga - Where did the Americans stop the British?

• New York

• New Jersey

• New Hampshire

• New Mexico

How many battle were fought - with the Americans winning!

• one

• two

• three

• four

General Burgoyne and over _____________ of his soldiers were forced to surrender.

• 1,000

• 2,500

• 5,000

• 10,000