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.