Battles of Trenton and Princeton

George Washington was a military leader before the American Revolution, but he had never led more than ___ number of soldiers, now he led 23,000.

• 1000

• 100

• 10

Which night did Washington choose to surprise the British army at Trenton?

• New Year's Eve

• 
  Thanksgiving

• Christmas

How did Washington get away from Gen. Cornwallis and head to Princeton?

• 
  Tunnel System

• 
  Left campfires burning and snuck away

• He didn't get away, he was captured

What was the biggest threat to soldiers?

• 
  disease and the cold

• 
  Native Americans

• no tent

What river did Washington and his troops cross on Christmas night, 1776?

• 
  The Mississippi River

• 
  The Delaware River

• 
  The Passaic River

When did the Battle of Trenton happen?

• December 25, 1776

• 
  December 30, 1776

• 
  January 3, 1777

When did the Battle of Princeton happen?

• December 25, 1776

• 
  December 30, 1776

• 
  January 3, 1777

Who did the British leave in charge of Trenton?

• 
  General Howe

• 
  The Prussians

• 
  The Hessians

The Hessians were from what country?

• France

• Germany

• The Netherlands

The Battle of Trenton was a turning point because

• 
  Proved the colonists were willing to fight on Christmas

• 
  Forced the British to abandon New York and New Jersey

• 
  Showed that the Americans could beat the British, increasing their confidence.