December 26, 1776 on a Thursday.

THE BATTLE OF TRENTON

Facts

Date: Thursday December 26, 1776.

Weather: 20 degrees Fahrenheit, Cloudy, Calm Winds.

Facts

Location: Trenton, New Jersey.

Before 1776, most colonists did not want to break free from Britain.

The Battle went through Christmas.

New Story

It took place in 1776 on a Thursday. It was about Great Britain and the U.S. colonies. It took place in Trenton, New Jersey. It happened when the British invaded New Jersey. If the war didn’t happen we would be working for the British. It is important to kids because they can learn about American History.

Commanders at War

The commander for Great Britain was Johann Rall. The commander for the U.S. was George Washington. Great Britain's Belligerents were the Great Britain, Hessians. The U.S.’s Belligerents were United States.

Synopsis

During the Battle of Trenton, at about eight o’clock on the morning of December 26, 1776, American troops surprised a Hessian picket guard, stationed in house along the Pennington road about a half mile outside Trenton. Even though a disorganized show of resistance, the Germans were quickly captured or dispersed. Barely simultaneously, General Sullivan’s troops approached the town of Trenton, announcing their arrival by the boom of artillery.

Conclusion

Obviously, Great Britain won the war because they only had 1520 force, they killed 22 people, wounded 86, and captured 906 people. When the U.S. had 2400 force, killed 2 people and wounded 5. The American Army defeated the Hessians. It was there first real victory.

The End

BY ALYSSA, ARIANNA,

ASHLEY, AND JOHN C.