1. The Middle Colonies
By: Kierra & alesia

2. Facts ABOUT THE MIDDLE COLONIES
The middle colonies contained Native American tribes of Algonkian and Iroquois language groups as well as a sizable percentage of African slaves during the early years.
The Middle Colonies exported agricultural products and natural resources.
The Middle colonies are often called the breadbasket colonies because they grew so many crops, especially wheat.

3. The Battle of Brandywine
The battle of brandywine, also known as the battle of brandywine creek, was fought between the American Army of general George Washington and the british army of General Sir William Howe on September 11, 1777.
The first reports of British troop movements indicated to Washington that Howe had divided his forces. Subsequent reports both confirmed and denied this report.
In the confusion Washington persisted in the mistaken belief that the British were sending their entire force against his line at Chadds Ford. Meanwhile, Howe and the majority of his force continued their approach.

4. The Battle of Princeton
Between 29th and 31st December 1776 Washington brought his troops back across the river into Trenton.
After his victory in Trenton, Washington reviewed his options. After discussions with his generals, Washington decided to cross the Delaware once again, to pursue the retreated and disheartened British troops.
Crossing the Delaware on the last day of December presented a significant challenge to General Washington, since many of his mens' terms of service ended the next day (on January 1st). However, Washington secured their continued service by offering a signing bonus of $10 (considered a large sum at that time) for all those who agreed to stay in the army.

5. The Battle of Trenton
Washington’s army crossing the Delaware in the freezing conditions has become an important national image for the United States as can be seen in Emmanuel Leutze’s picture.
Present at the battle were: two other future presidents James Madison and James Monroe, the future Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, John Marshall, Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton.

6. The Battle of New York
The Battle of Brandywine was a military conflict between the Kingdom of Great Britain and its thirteen colonies in North America during the American Revolutionary War.
The year and date that the Battle of Brandywine took place on Thursday, September 11,
The battlefield in which the British and American Forces fought during the Battle of Brandywine was located near Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania. The Battle of Brandywine ended in victory for the British who were able to drive George Washington and his troops to Philadelphia.

7. Sources:
The Battle Of Princeton (2002)
The Battle Of Trenton ( )
THe Battle Of BRandywine Creek (1942)
The Battle Of New York ( )