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(Angie) December 1776, was the date of George Washington's crossing the Delaware River. This time was a true turning point for the American Revolution. It was the war of desperate situations and took place in Trenton, New Jersey. Washington gave it a try and him and his army won the war between the Hessians and Americans! It all started on Christmas when the Hessians were celebrating and also very drunk. Washington's army was made of 2,000 men. But, they had to cross the large river first. It was also very freezing that day. Everyone just had to deal with it and move on. The American soldiers attacked Trenton, where the Hessians were settled. The war lasted about an hour and about a thousand Hessians were arrested.
George Washington surely was courageous enough to cross the river all the way from Pennslavania to Trenton, New Jersey. That was where the Hessians were settled and their army was definitely not prepared. They had so many difficulties but George Washington and hir troop were prepared for a equal fight. The fight to success and payback for what the Hessians did to Americans. You see 4 months ago in August, the Hessians invaded Long Island and fought unfairly. This fight was unexpected. So, 4 months later Americans got revenge.
The crossing of the Delaware truly was victorious for us, Americans. Even if it did not end the American Revolutionary war yet, it still teaches us to be brave. To be as courageous as George Washington and his crew. They succeeded this fight because they did not let the Delaware River let them down. They just continued without stopping to get to their goal. George Washington taught the Hessians a lesson. And, he was so determined, he risked his life just to get payback. This story now tells us to try as hard as you can to get to the highest peak of the mountain. Never look down or you'll fall. Just keep on climbing...
"Discipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable; procures success to the weak, and esteem to all." -George Washington / Angie Gomes
Figure 1:Washington arriving at the river with his troops.
(Brielle)The Crossing of Delaware was a turning point during the American revolution that took place on December 25, 1776. The Hessians were drunk and having a big feast while camping out in Trenton, New jersey. They were not expecting to be attacked that Christmas night. George Washington and the Continental army sailed the icy cold Delaware river to New Jersey were the Hessians were camping out. As soon as they arrived they ambushed through the doors and the Hessians were surprise. They Hessians ran to hide. George Washington found lots of good materials. They food a good supply of ammunition food and other useful items. The Americans were so proud and impressed on their fighting skills.
George Washington was born on February 22, 1732. He was a great fighter and a strong believer. Washington was the commander and chief of the Continental army through the years of 1789 to 1797. George battled often against the British and believed in total freedom. During the attack that Christmas night he controlled what went on and planned the whole event. The Continental army was a type of military that formed during the American revolution outbreak. There were different types of armies and the Continental army was a strong one. That Christmas in 1776 the continental army attacked the Hessians and took away hundreds and hundreds of prisoners. This was a successful attack that the Americans had and they were proud of it.
During mostly every war the British needed help or support from other countries. One of the countries that helped them during the American Revolutionary War was Germany. The Hessians were German soldiers that fought and believed in King George III. King George was originally from Hanover, Germany. He asked the German soldiers if they would fight for Britain during the American Revolution, and they agreed. They loved to throw parties and celebrate holidays, especially Christmas. They usually had big grand feast and got drunk most of the time. The attack of George Washington and the Continental army was a shocking discovery to the Hessians on December 25, 1776. The Crossing of Delaware was a turning point in the American Revolution and played a great role in the forming of our country. This showed the courage and bravery that George Washington and the Continental army had, and as Americans they stood up for what they believed in./ Brielle Ruiz
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Figure 2: Washington crossing the icy cold Delaware River.
(Steven) George Washington was the leader of the American army in the American. He crossed the Delaware river in the dark night of a Christmas. The victories in New Jersey were to tire out the Colonial Armies. And then, the Americans celebrated. In December 1776, it was the most desperate time for George Washington and his army. The continental army established a camp in the Pennsylvania shore of the Delaware River. They were beginning to lose confidence and was uncertain about what is going to happen in the future.
All of the troubles began on the previous summer when the British troops invaded Long Island. They were pushing the Colonial forces back. This made the Colonial forces to escape to Manhattan. But this wasn't then when they escaped. The British added an attack to their victory on Manhattan. Which made the American forces to retreat again. The American forces crossed the Hudson River to New Jersey.
The British army was chasing the American forces through New Jersey and by December, it had forced the American forces to leave the state and cross the Delaware river into Pennsylvania. The British took full control of New Jersey and Rhode Island. It was successfully occupied. The British was confident that the American Revolution will be over soon because they have more control and more victories than the Americans. George Washington had a lot of problems at the time. Most of his militias were to return home by the end of the month. He had to think of something and he had to think of it very quickly. His plan was to attack the British. / Steven Orense
Figure 3: Map of where the American forces crossed
I would recommend you all start gathering research and deciding how you are going to break the project up. The point is not to repeat the information over and over. Break it up and decide, who is responsible for what to complete the subtopic.
Okay. How about I'll research about what was the crossing of the Delaware and when it happened and regular backround information. Brielle, do you want to research about The planning of the attack, the crossing, or the actual attack???????????? And Steven, you too???
During the American Revolution, Patriot General George Washington crosses the Delaware River with 5,400 troops, hoping to surprise a Hessian force celebrating Christmas at their winter quarters in Trenton, New Jersey. The unconventional attack came after several months of substantial defeats for Washington's army that had resulted in the loss of New York City and other strategic points in the region.
At about 11 p.m. on Christmas, Washington's army commenced its crossing of the half-frozen river at three locations. The 2,400 soldiers led by Washington successfully braved the icy and freezing river and reached the New Jersey side of the Delaware just before dawn. The other two divisions, made up of some 3,000 men and crucial artillery, failed to reach the meeting point at the appointed time.
At approximately 8 a.m. on the morning of December 26, Washington's remaining force, separated into two columns, reached the outskirts of Trenton and descended on the unsuspecting Hessians. Trenton's 1,400 Hessian defenders were groggy from the previous evening's festivities and underestimated the Patriot threat after months of decisive British victories throughout New York. Washington's men quickly overwhelmed the Germans' defenses, and by 9:30 a.m. the town was surrounded. Although several hundred Hessians escaped, nearly 1,000 were captured at the cost of only four American lives. However, because most of Washington's army had failed to cross the Delaware, he was without adequate artillery or men and was forced to withdraw from the town.
The victory was not particularly significant from a strategic point of view, but news of Washington's initiative raised the spirits of the American colonists, who previously feared that the Continental Army was incapable of victory.
OK so how about this Steven you write a paragraph on another subtopic i did who did it and why and Angie did back round research so pick something else. Then we can all write separate intros and conclusions or write sentences we would like for the intro or closing then we can combined everything.
Omg it's like you did all the work I think you need to label all of the work you did Brielle so no one else takes credit for it just giving you aheads up
Comments (32)
Ms. Sirotiak said
at 9:48 pm on Oct 13, 2011
Students assigned: Steven, Angie
Ms. Sirotiak said
at 10:12 pm on Oct 13, 2011
Students assigned: Brielle
Briellelynn said
at 11:31 am on Oct 16, 2011
what do we do now
Ms. Sirotiak said
at 5:04 pm on Oct 17, 2011
I would recommend you all start gathering research and deciding how you are going to break the project up. The point is not to repeat the information over and over. Break it up and decide, who is responsible for what to complete the subtopic.
Angie said
at 9:01 pm on Oct 17, 2011
I have some websites we can all get information from: http://www.davidhanauer.com/buckscounty/washingtoncrossing/misc/teutopolis_press/index.html and http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/washingtondelaware.htm
Briellelynn said
at 7:15 am on Oct 18, 2011
How are we going to split the project ?????
Angie said
at 7:43 am on Oct 18, 2011
How many subtopics are there supposed to be for each project, anyway???
Briellelynn said
at 8:13 am on Oct 18, 2011
Idk
Ms. Sirotiak said
at 9:11 pm on Oct 19, 2011
Don't forget, Wiki is due November 11th.
Briellelynn said
at 4:44 pm on Oct 20, 2011
what do you want to research?
Angie said
at 5:39 pm on Oct 20, 2011
Okay. How about I'll research about what was the crossing of the Delaware and when it happened and regular backround information. Brielle, do you want to research about The planning of the attack, the crossing, or the actual attack???????????? And Steven, you too???
Angie said
at 5:47 pm on Oct 20, 2011
During the American Revolution, Patriot General George Washington crosses the Delaware River with 5,400 troops, hoping to surprise a Hessian force celebrating Christmas at their winter quarters in Trenton, New Jersey. The unconventional attack came after several months of substantial defeats for Washington's army that had resulted in the loss of New York City and other strategic points in the region.
At about 11 p.m. on Christmas, Washington's army commenced its crossing of the half-frozen river at three locations. The 2,400 soldiers led by Washington successfully braved the icy and freezing river and reached the New Jersey side of the Delaware just before dawn. The other two divisions, made up of some 3,000 men and crucial artillery, failed to reach the meeting point at the appointed time.
At approximately 8 a.m. on the morning of December 26, Washington's remaining force, separated into two columns, reached the outskirts of Trenton and descended on the unsuspecting Hessians. Trenton's 1,400 Hessian defenders were groggy from the previous evening's festivities and underestimated the Patriot threat after months of decisive British victories throughout New York. Washington's men quickly overwhelmed the Germans' defenses, and by 9:30 a.m. the town was surrounded. Although several hundred Hessians escaped, nearly 1,000 were captured at the cost of only four American lives. However, because most of Washington's army had failed to cross the Delaware, he was without adequate artillery or men and was forced to withdraw from the town.
The victory was not particularly significant from a strategic point of view, but news of Washington's initiative raised the spirits of the American colonists, who previously feared that the Continental Army was incapable of victory.
SOURCE: history.com
Ms. Sirotiak said
at 4:46 pm on Oct 26, 2011
Why is this here and not on top?
Steven O. said
at 11:12 am on Oct 25, 2011
We could use this as well: http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/washingtondelaware.htm
Sorry that I haven't been replying lately.
Steven O. said
at 11:15 am on Oct 25, 2011
Oops, I meant this link: http://www.ushistory.org/washingtoncrossing/history/crossing.htm
The comment above with the link has already been posted by Angie. Sorry.
Ms. Sirotiak said
at 4:46 pm on Oct 26, 2011
Don't forget, project is due 2 weeks from this Friday! Make sure you follow the rubric provided in class.
Briellelynn said
at 9:36 pm on Oct 26, 2011
Angie i attached your work ok
Ms. Sirotiak said
at 9:57 pm on Oct 26, 2011
Angie.... maybe add by and your name after the last sentence of your work
Angie said
at 12:58 pm on Oct 27, 2011
No it's not my work. It's just some information.
Angie said
at 5:55 pm on Oct 27, 2011
Now the new one i added is written by me...
Briellelynn said
at 7:06 pm on Oct 27, 2011
OK so how about this Steven you write a paragraph on another subtopic i did who did it and why and Angie did back round research so pick something else. Then we can all write separate intros and conclusions or write sentences we would like for the intro or closing then we can combined everything.
Angie said
at 6:40 pm on Nov 7, 2011
Okay so, I finished my part and Brielle, you did yours. What about Steven???
Angie said
at 6:41 pm on Nov 7, 2011
This is due in 4 days!!!
Angie said
at 12:07 pm on Nov 9, 2011
This is due the day after tommorrow!!! Steven, your not done yet...
Briellelynn said
at 10:37 am on Nov 10, 2011
we have to do a bibliograpghy
Briellelynn said
at 12:11 am on Nov 11, 2011
I completed the bibliography, my 3 paragraphs about when it happen why and who. I added a picture and videos.
Britni Sharperson said
at 12:27 am on Nov 11, 2011
It looks pretty
Briellelynn said
at 10:15 pm on Nov 11, 2011
My paragraphs were about what it was who George washinton was and who the hessians were i also did the bibliography and videos.
Britni Sharperson said
at 11:45 pm on Nov 11, 2011
Omg it's like you did all the work I think you need to label all of the work you did Brielle so no one else takes credit for it just giving you aheads up
Ms. Sirotiak said
at 11:48 am on Nov 12, 2011
Great job!
Ms. Sirotiak said
at 11:49 am on Nov 12, 2011
Only issue- you all pretty much wrote the same thing, content was not broken up into parts.
Angie said
at 12:16 pm on Nov 12, 2011
Thanks for making it all pretty Brielle!!!! It looks really nice now!!! We did a great job!!!
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