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George Washington was viewed as a weak leader before the Battle of Trenton.
George Washington was viewed as a weak leader before the Battle of Trenton.
True (A)
The codeword for the Battle of Trenton was Victory or Death.
The codeword for the Battle of Trenton was Victory or Death.
False (B)
Washington and his men had to march in the freezing rain once they arrived in New Jersey.
Washington and his men had to march in the freezing rain once they arrived in New Jersey.
True (A)
Washington attacked Trenton on Christmas Eve.
Washington attacked Trenton on Christmas Eve.
Because the Hessians were celebrating Christmas they were not very vigilant against an attack.
Because the Hessians were celebrating Christmas they were not very vigilant against an attack.
Common Sense was read to the troops before the Battle of Trenton.
Common Sense was read to the troops before the Battle of Trenton.
The crossing of the Delaware took place on a calm and warm night.
The crossing of the Delaware took place on a calm and warm night.
A blinding snowstorm helped Washington keep the element of surprise in his attack on Trenton.
A blinding snowstorm helped Washington keep the element of surprise in his attack on Trenton.
Many more men joined the Continental Army following the Battle of Trenton.
Many more men joined the Continental Army following the Battle of Trenton.
Washington looked like a hero following the Battle of Trenton.
Washington looked like a hero following the Battle of Trenton.
Trenton was guarded by the might Hessian forces.
Trenton was guarded by the might Hessian forces.
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Hessian forces at Trenton
Hessian forces at Trenton
Trenton was guarded by strong Hessian troops
Washington's attack timing
Washington's attack timing
Washington attacked Trenton on Christmas Eve, taking advantage of the Hessians' relaxed guard.
Washington's leadership change
Washington's leadership change
Washington became a heroic leader after the Battle of Trenton.
Hessians celebrating Christmas
Hessians celebrating Christmas
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Crossing Delaware conditions
Crossing Delaware conditions
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Washington's Pre-Trenton Reputation
Washington's Pre-Trenton Reputation
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Battle of Trenton Codeword
Battle of Trenton Codeword
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Reading to the Troops
Reading to the Troops
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Crossing the Delaware Conditions
Crossing the Delaware Conditions
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Marching in New Jersey
Marching in New Jersey
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Snow and Surprise
Snow and Surprise
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Battle of Trenton's Impact
Battle of Trenton's Impact
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Washington's Heroic Image
Washington's Heroic Image
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Hessian Vigilance
Hessian Vigilance
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Study Notes
Washington's Leadership Before Trenton
- George Washington was viewed as a weak leader before the Battle of Trenton.
- This was a common perception.
Battle of Trenton Codeword
- The codeword for the Battle of Trenton was Victory or Death.
Common Sense
- Common Sense was read to the troops before the Battle of Trenton.
Delaware River Crossing
- The crossing of the Delaware took place on a calm and warm night.
March to Trenton
- Washington and his men had to march in the freezing rain once they arrived in New Jersey.
Element of Surprise
- A blinding snow storm helped Washington keep the element of surprise in his attack on Trenton.
Increased Enlistments
- Many more men joined the Continental Army following the Battle of Trenton.
Washington's Reputation
- Washington looked like a hero following the Battle of Trenton.
- Trenton was guarded by the powerful Hessian forces.
Attack on Trenton
- Washington attacked Trenton on Christmas Eve.
- The Hessians were celebrating Christmas, so they were not very vigilant against an attack.
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Explore the key events and perceptions surrounding George Washington's leadership prior to the pivotal Battle of Trenton. This quiz covers aspects such as the significance of the Delaware River crossing, the element of surprise, and the impact the battle had on enlistments in the Continental Army.
