The Surprise at Trenton: Washington Crosses the Delaware

1. What river did General Washington's army need to cross?

2. Why were the Hessian soldiers resting in Trenton on that night?

3. What did Colonel Rall do when he received a warning that the Americans might attack?

4. How long did it take to get all the soldiers across the river?

5. How many enemy soldiers were captured during the battle of Trenton?