Crossing+the+Delaware

Crossing the Delaware By Maddie On Christmas night, 1776, General Washington laid the American across the Delaware. It was a cold night. They camped 9 miles from Trenton. Some men had no blankets, shoes, or a tent. The men had a tough job like sailing though ice. The Americans only did this because they wanted Independence from the King. The King was giving them unfair taxes and acts. General Washington though it was a good idea to attacked while the Britain were a sleep.

The Brittish wanted the Kings laws. The Britain were also called the Redcoats. The Americans wanted to be free. So they moved to America. The King still tried to control the Americans. The Britain's was leader General Charles Cornwallis.

There was a lot of deaths, on both sides. The army on both sides were very brave. We are thankful for all the soldiers that fought for our freedom. It turns out that the Americans...WON!