Battle of Trenton - 6-/15/25

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Crossing the Delaware

Dec 25, 1776, Washington led 2,400 troops across the river

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Purpose

Launch surprise attack on British forces in Trenton

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Battle of Trenton

Took place Dec 26, 1776

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British Forces

Caught off guard; many fled

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Result

Major Continental victory; boosted hope + confidence

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Continental Army Struggles

Low supplies + weak morale in winter 1776

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Enlistment Issue

Many soldiers' 1

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Washington’s Solution

Wanted to extend enlistments + recruit enslaved Africans

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Why it Matters

The victory lifted the army at a low point + helped turn the tide

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