George Washington and the Battle of Trenton PDF
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This document discusses the Battle of Trenton, including details about George Washington's leadership and the events surrounding the battle. The text includes multiple questions about the historical context.
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George Washington was viewed as a weak leader before the Battle of Trenton. Group of answer choices True False The codeword for the Battle of Trenton was Victory or Death. ***Common Sense ***was read to the troops before the Battle of Trenton. The crossing of the Delaware took place on a calm...
George Washington was viewed as a weak leader before the Battle of Trenton. Group of answer choices True False The codeword for the Battle of Trenton was Victory or Death. ***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. Washington and his men had to march in the freezing rain once they arrived in New Jersey. A blinding snow storm helped Washington keep the element of surprise in his attack on Trenton. Many more men joined the Continental Army following the Battle of Trenton. Washington looked like a hero following the Battle of Trenton. Trenton was guarded by the might Hessian forces. Washington attacked Trenton on Christmas Eve. Because the Hessians were celebrating Christmas they were not very **[vigilant ]**against an attack.
