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bduxWashington made a secret plan to attack Trenton and Princeton to boost troop morale and secure supplies, as the Continental Army was at risk after a difficult winter. On Christmas Eve 1776, Washington and his troops crossed the Delaware River, then surprised and defeated the German forces in Trenton the next day. This victory at Trenton, along with another soon after at Princeton, encouraged more colonists to join the fight for independence, reversing fortunes for the Revolutionary War effort.
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The Battle of Trenton
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HIST 120 Dr. Schaffer
(where the two sides line up on opposite sides of a battlefield) and he had kept the war going by using
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of enlistment for much of Washington’s army ended on December 31, 1776 and the soldiers in the
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George Washington led two key battles - the Battles of Trenton and Princeton in December 1776 and January 1777. At the Battle of Trenton, Washington led a surprise attack on Hessian mercenaries, killing hundreds with few American casualties. In the Battle of Princeton, Washington again led a surprise attack, defeating the British and killing General Mercer. Both battles were victories for the American forces early in the Revolutionary War.
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The American Revolutionary War began in 1775 with several key events that led to the colonists declaring independence from Britain. The causes of the war included Britain imposing taxes on the colonies to pay off war debts without colonial representation. Major battles included Bunker Hill, Trenton, Saratoga, and Yorktown. With support from France after the Battle of Saratoga, the Americans were able to turn the tide of the war. The war ended with the Treaty of Paris in 1783, which recognized American independence and established the new borders of the United States.
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Washington led his troops in a midnight escape from being surrounded by the British in Trenton to Princeton. There, they encountered another British detachment and attacked them in battle. When it looked like the Continental army would lose, Washington rode to the front lines and rallied his wavering forces, turning the tide of battle and routing the British for a major Continental victory.
Rev war timeline and maps
The American Revolution timeline document summarizes important events from 1775 to 1783. It describes early battles such as Lexington and Concord in 1775 where the Revolutionary War began, the Battle of Bunker Hill where Americans surrounded Boston, and Washington's Christmas Day surprise attack on Hessian mercenaries in Trenton, New Jersey in 1776. It also discusses the pivotal American victory at Saratoga in 1777 that convinced France to ally with the rebels, and the eventual siege of Yorktown in 1781 that forced British General Cornwallis to surrender, effectively ending major fighting in the Revolutionary War.
The Battle of Trenton
George Washington led two key battles - the Battles of Trenton and Princeton in December 1776 and January 1777. At the Battle of Trenton, Washington led a surprise attack on Hessian mercenaries, killing hundreds with few American casualties. In the Battle of Princeton, Washington again led a surprise attack, defeating the British and killing General Mercer. Both battles were victories for the American forces early in the Revolutionary War.
Chapter 6
The American Revolutionary War began in 1775 with several key events that led to the colonists declaring independence from Britain. The causes of the war included Britain imposing taxes on the colonies to pay off war debts without colonial representation. Major battles included Bunker Hill, Trenton, Saratoga, and Yorktown. With support from France after the Battle of Saratoga, the Americans were able to turn the tide of the war. The war ended with the Treaty of Paris in 1783, which recognized American independence and established the new borders of the United States.
17 The War of Independence (IV)
Covers the key events of the second half of 1776 and the first half of 1777: the Battle of Long Island, the publication of Thomas Paine's "American Crisis," the Battle of Trenton, and the Battle of Princeton.
Northern wars lauren-chelbi
The document summarizes key events of the Northern Wars between the Continental Army led by General George Washington and the British Army. It describes early battles where the Continental Army was at a disadvantage due to lack of experience but found success under Washington's leadership. It then outlines later battles including Washington's surprise attack on Hessian mercenaries in Trenton, New Jersey that boosted morale. The document concludes by noting the Continental Army underwent training at Valley Forge and began to find more success against the British with the support of France.
Trenton To Valley Forge
The document summarizes key events that led to American victory in the Revolutionary War. It describes how Washington retreated across New York and New Jersey and into Pennsylvania. It then details Washington's crossing of the Delaware River on Christmas night to surprise Hessian forces in Trenton, defeating them and boosting morale. It also discusses the battles of Princeton and Saratoga, with the latter convincing France to support the American cause. It concludes by outlining the hardships faced by Washington's troops during their winter encampment at Valley Forge.
George washington
George Washington (1732-1799) was the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797. He led the Continental Army to victory in the American Revolutionary War against Britain. Prior to the presidency, Washington fought in the French and Indian War and owned the plantation Mount Vernon with his wife Martha. After two terms, he retired from public office and warned against political parties and foreign entanglements in his farewell address.
The American Revolution Web2
The document summarizes key events in the American Revolutionary War from 1774 to 1783. It describes the battles of Lexington and Concord, Bunker Hill, Long Island, Trenton, Saratoga, and Yorktown. It discusses George Washington taking command of the Continental Army, the publication of Thomas Paine's "Common Sense", the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and the Treaty of Paris that ended the war and gained American independence.
American entry to the war
The United States remained neutral for the first three years of World War I, though public opinion was divided. President Woodrow Wilson wanted to avoid foreign entanglements. While the US traded with both sides, trade with the Allies greatly increased between 1914 and 1917. Germany's resumption of unrestricted submarine warfare in early 1917 led to American ships being sunk, increasing anti-German sentiment. The intercepted Zimmerman Telegram, offering Mexico an alliance against the US if it entered the war, further angered Americans and contributed to the US declaring war on Germany in April 1917. The US mobilized over 4 million troops and sent around 2 million to Europe, though they relied initially on British and French supplies. American involvement boosted Allied morale and
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