How Affective Was the Battle of Trenton Toward the Cause of the Revolution?

Answer 1

The Battle of Trenton on Christmas Day of 1776 changed the fortunes of both the Revolutionary cause and George Washington. Washington's army had been beaten at every turn by British forces and forced to evacuate New York. Washington had lost half his army by December of 1776, and was losing the confidence of Congress, most of his officers and soldiers. A good number of the remaining Continental soldiers were about to have their enlistments expire and go home. Washington was desperate to keep his army together, somehow raise the morale of the troops, regain some kind of momentum and show that the Revolutionary cause was still viable. Washington learned that a Hessian mercenary force was in Trenton, New Jersey, across the Delaware River from Washington's encampment. Washington, against the advise of most of his officers, decided to attack the Hessian garrison. The Hessians were German mercenaries recruited by the British, and were considered not only highly professional soldiers but had a fearsome and brutal reputation. On December 25, 1776, Washington and his army of 2000 crossed the Delaware River in the early morning and took the Hessians by surprise, killing or capturing some 1000 soldiers for the loss of only a handful of Continentals. Washington also captured some badly needed supplies, weapons and ammunition. Several days later he repeated the same scene in Princeton, again taking the Hession garrison by surprise. These two victories gave Washington some breathing room, boosted morale, encouraged many men to reenlist, stopped all talk of replacing Washington and enabled the Revolutionary cause to survive for a while longer. The Battles of Trenton and Princeton prevented the Revolution from collapsing altogether.

Answer 2

The Battle of Trenton was one of the most important battles in the Revolutionary War. General Washington had been beaten at every turn by the British. Winter had set in and the British were camped in several New Jersey towns, including Trenton. They did not suspect that General Washington could posibly cross the river at that time of year, for it was too cold and the river was full of ice.

Washington's courage and daring led to the crossing and the attack on Trenton. The British were surprised, routed, and were chased by Washington's men for several days and several more smaller skirmishes. Finally, the British headed back toward New York City and safer territory. Washington's troops were finally able to rest for the winter. After the Battle or Trenton, they must have felt alot better about themselves and the chances of the new nation to prevail. Although there were a few more defeats after Trenton, the tide of the Revolutionary War was turned.

Answer 3

Note:
effect = noun
affect= verb

Example:
How effective was the battle of Trenton
How did the battle of Trenton affect you?

Answer 4

I have no idea what the Battle of Trenton is, but I do know that, in the case of the question you're asking, you should have said "Effective", not "Affective". Sorry. Pet peeve of mine.