Battle of Trenton

Where did the battles of Trenton and Princeton take place?

• Delaware

• New York

• Pennsylvania

• New Jersey

Who held the town of Trenton during the battles?

• American colonists

• British soldiers

• Continental Army

• Hessians

How many American troops attacked the Hessians in Trenton?

• 2,000

• 900

• 2,400

• 1,400

What was the result of the attack on Trenton?

• Hessians successfully defended the town

• Hessians captured Washington

• Hessians captured American troops

• Hessians were surprised and defeated

How many Americans died in the attack on Trenton?

• Over 900

• 2

• 1

• None

Why did Washington withdraw from Trenton after the victory?

• Lack of supplies

• Not enough troops to hold the town

• Bad winter weather

• Fear of British reinforcements

Where did Washington's troops go after withdrawing from Trenton?

• Pennsylvania

• Delaware

• New York

• Princeton

What did Washington's troops do to deceive Cornwallis's army at Princeton?

• Surrendered to the British

• Set up campfires and made noise

• Attacked the British forces head-on

• Retreated back across the Delaware

What was the outcome of the Battle of Princeton?

• Americans captured British troops

• British captured Washington

• Americans were defeated

• British forces retreated

What did the victories at Trenton and Princeton provide for the American colonists?

• A new leader

• A peace treaty

• A morale boost

• Troops and supplies