EMERGENCE OF USA
THE AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR AND ITS IMPACT
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Battle at Saratoga
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Battle at Trenton
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Battle at Lexington
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Battle at Ticonderoga
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Detailed explanation-1: -On the night of Christmas, December 25, 1776, Washington implemented at audacious plan that would improve the fortunes of the American forces. The general daringly led his men across the icy Delaware River and on a ten-mile march into Trenton, New Jersey, where they surprised a garrison of 1, 500 Hessians.
Detailed explanation-2: -Why was Washington’s attack on Trenton a surprise? It was Christmas night. The British did not expect an attack.
Detailed explanation-3: -Constant false alarms coupled with bad weather conditions gave Washington the surprise opening he and his men needed to launch a successful attack, even if it took more time than anticipated.
Detailed explanation-4: -Battle of Trenton Washington used the poor weather conditions and geographic challenge of a river crossing to aid him in successfully carrying out the surprise attack at Trenton. Washington carefully planned the secret attack and led approximately 2, 400 men across the icy Delaware River on Christmas night 1776.