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Battle of Trenton. Americans looking to get revenge on the Hessians. Cross the Delaware River to sneak attack the Hessians on Christmas night. Surrounded and defeated them. 83 Casualties, 896 Captured Gave the U.S. soldiers hope, when some were starting to think we couldn’t win.
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Battle of Trenton • Americans looking to get revenge on the Hessians. • Cross the Delaware River to sneak attack the Hessians on Christmas night. • Surrounded and defeated them. • 83 Casualties, 896 Captured • Gave the U.S. soldiers hope, when some were starting to think we couldn’t win.
Battle of Saratoga • Sharpshooters took out most of the British officers before the battle. • Americans attack with their army when the British are lost and confused • Benedict Arnold is the hero of the battle. • Americans win. • The win convinces the French that the Americans have a shot at winning with their help.