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Battle of Washington
Who: British Army, American Army
What: Fight for important location
When: 11/16 1776
Where: Northern Manhatten (Washington Heights)
Why: The British take over NYC, the last in a long list of American losses -
American Crisis
Who: Thomas Paine
What: Pamphlet of encouragement
When: 12/23/1776
Where: American Colonies
Why: Build support for the American cause
"These are times that try men's souls." -
Battle of Trenton (Crossing the Delaware)
Who: Goerge Washington and American Army vs Hessins mercenaries
What: Surprise attack on the Hessins
When: 12/26/1776
Where: Trenton, NJ
Why: Get a Win!