1. 1776
The Fight For New York

2. 1776 – New York City
During the summer of 1776 – Great Britain sends 32,000 troops to New York City
Under Command of William Howe

3. 1776 – New York City
Great Britain hoped that the armies sheer size would scare the patriots
George Washington was now in command of the Continental Army

4. 1776 – New York City Washington only had 20,000 soldiers
BUT they were determined to fight

5. 1776 – New York City
Although the Continentals showed bravery – they ran out of supplies and were overwhelmed by the British
Washington’s men were starving and had little clothing for the upcoming winter

6. New York City 1776
Washington retreats – the army survives but are in terrible shape
Washington takes him men into Pennsylvania
The war looks like it could SOON be over

7. 1776 – The Battle of Trenton
After New York – Washington knew he had to do something
Out of his army of 20,000 – only around 3,000 remained
ALSO – many of the men’s enlistments would be up on December 31st
Washington needed a plan – a way to gain his men’s confidence and hope

8. Here is Howe (No Pun Intended) it went down
1776 – The Battle of Trenton
Here is Howe (No Pun Intended) it went down

9. 1776 – The Battle of Trenton
General Howe settled his army in New York for the winter
Howe sent 2,000 Hessians to keep an eye out on the Continentals
Hessians are German Mercenaries (hired Soldiers)

10. 1776 – The Battle of Trenton
He plans on attacking when the Delaware River freezes over and he can march over to Pennsylvania and finish the war
Washington sees his chance

11. 1776 – The Battle of Trenton
A NEW PLAN – For the first time Washington was going on the ATTACK
Washington knew the Hessians would be CELEBRATING Christmas all day and night
On CHRISTMAS Night 1776, Washington and his men rowed across the icy DELAWARE River

12. Famous Painting by Emanuel Leutze in 1851

13. 1776 – The Battle of Trenton
The Continentals surprise and defeat the Hessians

14. 1776 – The Battle of Trenton Trenton is the
major victory for the Continentals in the war!!

15. 1776 – The Battle of Trenton The Continentals gain Supplies Food
Weapons
Horses
Blankets
Ammunition
Gun powder
But most importantly