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Fighting for Independence

Fighting for Independence. Battle of Trenton Facts. 2,400 American troops with 18 guns. 1,400 Hessians with 6 light guns. Why was winning this battle important to the Patriots?. Patriots felt better about their chances of winning the war. Battle at TRENTON, NJ.

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Fighting for Independence

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  1. Fighting for Independence

  2. Battle of Trenton Facts • 2,400 American troops with 18 guns. • 1,400 Hessians with 6 light guns. • Why was winning this battle important to the Patriots? Patriots felt better about their chances of winning the war

  3. Battle at TRENTON, NJ • Continental Forces traveled across the Delaware River on December 25, 1776 • Who did they find asleep? • The of this battle was who?

  4. Battle of Saratoga Facts • 12,000-14,000 American troops • British Force was 5,000 men

  5. Battle at SARATOGA, NY • In 1777, the British started a campaign • The main goal was to… • The Battle at Saratoga was actually two battles • The battle took how many weeks? • This was considered the turning point in the war.

  6. Winter at Valley Forge • After the British won the Battle at Brandywine and then took over Philadelphia, PA • Washington chose Valley Forge, PA so he could keep an eye on the British • What made the Winter there so hard? • How did they make it?

  7. BRITISH FORCES: Regulars

  8. BRITISH FORCES: Loyalist

  9. BRITISH FORCES: Native Americans and Mercenaries

  10. PATRIOT FORCES: Continental Army

  11. PATRIOT FORCES: Continental Forces

  12. PATRIOT FORCES: NAVY

  13. PATRIOT FORCES: Militia

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