1. Crossing the Delaware

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Across
  1. 1. The holiday night Washington chose for his surprise attack on the Hessians.
  2. 6. A book by Thomas Paine that encouraged Americans to keep fighting for freedom.
  3. 7. The leader of the Continental Army who planned and led the surprise attack at Trenton.
  4. 9. The icy river Washington and his soldiers crossed to reach Trenton.
  5. 11. Big guns used by Washington’s army during the battle at Trenton.
  6. 12. The feeling of confidence and courage that grew after Washington’s success.
Down
  1. 2. A writer who inspired Americans with his powerful words during the Revolution.
  2. 3. The town in New Jersey where Washington’s army won an important battle.
  3. 4. The long, cold walk Washington’s soldiers made to reach Trenton.
  4. 5. Winning the battle at Trenton, which gave hope to the new United States.
  5. 8. German soldiers hired by the British to fight against the Americans.
  6. 10. A town in New Jersey where the Americans fought after their victory at Trenton.