A nation that joins another nation in some common effort, such as winning a war.
New Jersey in the American Revolution

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8th Grade
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John Robinson
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ally
strategy
Hessians
rebellion
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the revolution of the American colonies against Great Britain
American Revolution
Civil War
French Revolution
French and Indian War
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Victory at Trenton
Famous American victory that began with "Washington Crossing the Delaware." Actually, the whole army crossed the Delaware River, which was frozen in places, on Christmas night, 1776, from Pennsylvania to the outskirts of Trenton, New Jersey.
On August 27, 1776 British armies fought the Continental Army. The colonists had 1407 deaths and the British only had 377 deaths. General Washington was forced to retreat.
The British hoped to defeat the Patriots by taking control of NY Hudson River valley which would allow the British to cut off vital resources from their enemies causing them to collapse.
The turning point of the American Revolution.
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What was the result of the American victories at Trenton and Princeton?
the Hessians joined the American side
it showed that the Americans could defeat the British
it proved that General Washington was wrong about his soldiers
the British were forced to abandon New York and New Jersey
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This type of colonist was ready for rebellion and the fight for independence.
British
Loyalist
Patriot
Neutral
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What advantages did the colonial militia have over the British? (Choose all correct answers.)
They knew the geography better.
They had strong leaders.
They had more money and weapons.
They were determined to win their freedom.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was the significance of the Battle of Trenton in the American Revolution?
It was a major defeat for the American forces.
It marked the end of the American Revolution.
It was a turning point that boosted American morale.
It led to the capture of New York City.
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