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Battle Of Trenton
The Battle of Trenton happened on December 26th, 1776. After crossing the Delaware River in a treacherous storm, General George Washington's army defeated a garrison of Hessian mercenaries at Trenton. The victory set the stage for another success at Princeton a week later and boosted the morale of the American troops. The Battle of Trenton is significant because it was the first victory the colonials had for a long time. This helped Washington convince his soldiers to keep fighting to go home.