<p>Name: ______Date: ______Pd _____ 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 ______</p><p>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. Name: ______Date: ______Pd _____ Battles of Trenton, Princeton, and Saratoga</p><p>The Battle of Saratoga: - 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 ______. - What is still needed from France to ultimately win the WAR? - ______</p>