The Surprise at Trenton: Washington Crosses the Delaware

1. What river did the soldiers have to cross on the cold Christmas night?

2. Why did Colonel Rall not worry about an American attack?

3. What was General Washington's simple message to his tired soldiers during the crossing?

4. How many Hessian soldiers were captured when Washington attacked Trenton?

5. What important item did Colonel Rall have in his pocket that he never read?