Battle of Trenton-Bellringer

What terrible defeat had Washington and the Continental Army suffered in August of 1776?

• Battle of Saratoga

• Battle of Bunker Hill

• Battle of Long Island

What state were the Americans forced to retreat to?

• New York

• Pennsylvania

• New Jersey

• Virginia

Where did Howe spend his winter?

• Trenton 

• Yorktown

• New York City

• Pittsburgh

Who were the soldiers camped at Trenton, NJ?

• Hessians

• British Dragoons

• Continental Army

What was Washington facing as his army went into the winter?

• high hopes and good morale

• a string of victories and a lot of confidence

• cold winters and soldiers returning home

• losses in New York and people questioning Washington's leadership

Washington and his army cross the Delaware River on what night?

• August 27th, 1776

• December 25, 1776

• October 31, 1776

What was Washington's plan at Trenton?

• To cross the Delaware River and sneak up on the Hessians.

• To go and fight the British head on.

• To leave and New Jersey and retreat further South.

How many British casualties were there at the battle?

• 5

• 200

• 1,000

How does Trenton impact the Americans?

• It is another defeat and they fear the war is over.

• It is  minor victory and has little impact on the Americans.

• It boosts our confidence in our troops and in Washington as a leader

• It is not a victory and we lose more troops than the British.

What Battle happens after our victory at Trenton?

• Long Island

• Saratoga

• Princeton

• Boston