Battles of Trenton, Princeton, and Saratoga The Battle of Trenton

- Who fought in the battle?

-Hessians: Group of highly trained German soldiers hired by King

George to fight for the British

- Colonists under the command of General ____________________

- What happened at the battle?

- Washington’s forces crossed the Delaware River. They launched a

sneak attach on the Hessians, catching them tired, and off guard. The

battle only last two hours.

- When did the battle take place?

________________________________________

- Where did this battle occur?

- Near the Delaware River in Trenton, NJ

- Why was this battle so important for the patriots?

- The patriots had been very ______________________. The weather

was bitter cold and there was minimal food and shelter. The win was

a boost to ________________
The Battle of Princeton:

- Who fought in this battle?

- British regulars who were supposed to be in Trenton with General

Cornwallis

- Colonists under the command of General _____________________

- What happened at the battle?

- General Howe (British) was so upset over the loss of Trenton, that

He sent another British General, Lord _________________________ to Trenton to defeat Washington. However, Washington knew

Cornwallis was coming and he lead his troops quietly around the

outside of Cornwallis and into the town of ______________________

Washington meet resistance as he entered Princeton but was able to

secure another victory.

- When did this battle take place?

- ______________________________________

- Where did this battle occur?

- ______________________________________

- Why was this battle so important to the patriots?

- The patriots were able to outwit the talented British General

____________________________. The victory gave the Colonial

army _________ wins in a row, securing Washington as a leader.

- Who fought in the Battle of Saratoga?

- Patriots under the command of General ___________________ and

General ________________________

- British soldiers and more Hessians under the command of General

John Burgoyne.

- Where did this battle occur?

- Fort Saratoga in NY on the Hudson River

- When did this battle occur?

- October _____________________

- Who won this battle?

- ______________________________

- Why was this battle so important?

- France finally arrives with money and ___________________. The

officers help train the colonists, and secure a victory without General

__________________.