Battle+of+Trenton

​ **  __ BATTLE OF TRENTON __ ** ** It was cold dark Christmas night and the Americans were on an adventure to kill the British and Hessian troops. General George Washington and his troops crossed the Delaware River to face the enemy. They planned to attack because they were all celebrating Christmas. James Monroe, the later president, helped serve in this battle along side Washington. When he found the Hessians and the British they were either asleep in their tents or celebrating with each other because of Christmas. George was victorious over Colonel Rahl. **
 * The fight began at 8:00 AM and ended at 9:30 AM so by then the patriots were victorious. The Americans surrounded the British base and they attacked from the north, south and east. The enemy troops tried to attack back but the American artillery and footman were giving no mercy as they punished their every move. Over 1,000 troops enemy forces were captured, 20 of them died, and over 100 wounded. [[image:Battle_of_Trenton.jpg]] **
 * The German Hessians were mercenaries who now hated the Americans. The Germans wanted nothing but money so they tried to kill the Americans with a grin. But they did not succeed. The Americans entered Trenton and took down the enemies with great pride the battle was almost not even fair. **
 * The American at the time was stuck in a cold blizzard and they were very cold and had few to wear but they tried to dress as worm as they could. They wore raggedy clothes and some Americans froze to death. The snow on the ground was stained with blood due to the mass killings. **
 * This affected the revolution because it showed that the Americans can be unstoppable if they try. This battle also gave the Continental Congress a new confidence in that it proved American forces could defeat regulars. It also increased the reenlistments in the Continental Army forces. This showed even the Hessians were not an improvement or contribution to the battle for the British. The famous picture of Washington crossing the Delaware was taken place just before this battle. This picture symbolizes bravery and how grueling the winter snow was as Washington and his troops marched on to victory.[[image:georgewahingtonandprettyhorseyeatinghimself.jpg]] **

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