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Battles of the Revolution

Warm-Up Update your Table of Contents Write your homework down! Read “Crossing the Delaware” and be ready for a 5 question quiz DateSession # ActivityPage # 10/18 17Crossing the Delaware/The Revolution Really Begins: Turning Points 36 The Reality of Revolution Poster/Presentation Project37

Question 1 Why did Washington lead his troops across the Delaware River? A. To escape from British forces B. Because it was warmer on the other side C. To attack and capture British forces in Trenton D. In order to get most of his soldiers home in time for Christmas dinner

Question 2 Why was the British army of Hessian soldiers so surprised by the attack? A. Because it was Christmas B. Because it was cold and snowy C. Because it was so dangerous to cross the Delaware River D. All of the above

Question 3 What country did the Hessian soldiers come from? A. Germany B. Britain C. Spain D. France

Question 4 Why was Washington’s successful crossing of the Delaware River and victory over the British so important to the Americans? A. Because the Continental Army had been pushed out of New York and New Jersey and it appeared they were going to be defeated B. Because the war effort was struggling and the revolution desperately needed a boost of morale C. Because the fighting would only be more difficult further into winter D. All of the above

Question 5 What colony did the Continental Army take back from the British after crossing the river the for the final time? A. Virginia B. Pennsylvania C. New Jersey D. Massachusetts

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The Revolution Really Begins Things were not going well due to low morale from several losses and lack of supplies 12/25/1776 – Washington crosses the Delaware and everything begins to change…

The Revolution Really Begins: Turning Points Work with your group members to fill in the graphic organizer – divide and conquer! Use the pages noted in both books

The Reality of Revolution Poster/Presentation Project Goals for Today: Begin research using the books, phones etc. Decide what topics to include Divide up the work/write down what everyone is responsible for Come on Monday ready to assemble your poster! I will buy poster board and you will have the first ½ hour to assemble…and then presentations will begin!