Today we will explore the Battle of Trenton. This battle was crucial to the American war effort as most of the men in Washington's Continental Army were finishing their time of enlistment as of January 1st. After months of losing, and being chased by the British Army, General Washington made a bold move to cross the Delaware River into New Jersey on Christmas night. There, he surprised a regiment of Hessian soldiers who they promptly captured. Nearly all of Washington's men would re-enlist due to this stunning victory over some of the best fighting men in the world. Watch the film: The Battle of Trenton
Battle of Trenton reading comprehension: Read the passage and answer the questions. Remember you must get all of the answers correct! Let me see your perfect score when you are finished.
Next, fill out the painting of George Washington crossing the Delaware River.
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Warfare is a fascinating subject. Despite the dubious morality of using violence to achieve personal or political aims. It remains that conflict has been used to do just that throughout recorded history.
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