3 W's
Where was the Battle of Trenton? Bonus 50 points if the river the Colonists crossed is named.
Trenton, NJ
Deleware River
Who won the Battle of Trenton?
George Washington and the Continental Army
How did the Colonist Army accomplish their victory at the Battle of Trenton?
George Washington organized a surprise attack as Hessian mercenaries were mid Christmas celebrations
When was the Battle of Trenton?
Midnight of December 26, 1776
Name at least 2 of the 3 accomplishments. Bonus 50 points if all three accomplishments are stated.
Gained resources, boosted morale, weakened British
Either name how many Hessians were taken prisoner, wounded, or killed. Bonus 50 points for each additional one stated.
896 taken prisoner, 90 wounded, 21 killed
Who are Hessian mercenaries? Bonus 50 points if the amount of Hessian mercenaries at the battle are named. **be specific!
Germans hired by the British to fight for them
1,500 Hessian mercenaries
Name at least 3 out of the 5 resources the Colonists gained. Bonus 50 points for each additional resource listed.
Six horses, six cannons, muskets, ammunition, instruments
Would a colonist or Hessian say the following quote? Explain your answer.
"Form up! These rebels are braver than we were told!"
This phrase would have been said by a Hessian. This is because Americans were often called "rebels" by the British. Another possible reason is because the American soldiers were fighting harder than the Hessians had expected, explaining the second part of the quote.