Why was crossing the Delaware River and Battle of Trenton so important to the American cause during the Revolution?

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SCooke
Oct 5, 2017

MOST importantly, it provided a WIN for the Colonies - a morale and psychological boost from loss to a potential victory.

Explanation:

Besides the material and military gains from this battle, it was most significant in reversing the series of losses to the Continental Army that could have proven fatal in terms of troop resignations and loss of morale.

There is an EXCELLENT film version of the events leading up to and through this battle - "The Crossing".

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