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In the morning, Washington's troops caught the enemy by surprise and won a huge victory, quickly capturing nearly a thousand enemy troops. There were some casualties, including the wounding of future president [[James Monroe]], but few deaths on the American side.
In the morning, Washington's troops caught the enemy by surprise and won a huge victory, quickly capturing nearly a thousand enemy troops. There were some casualties, including the wounding of future president [[James Monroe]], but few deaths on the American side.
Two battles of Trenton are considered among the most decisive battles in the annals of military history.<ref>[http://njmonthly.com/articles/towns_and_schools/history/the_battle_of_trenton.html The Battle of Trenton]</ref>
==Aftermath==
==Aftermath==
Prior to the Battle of Trenton, the British had considered the [[Battle of New York]] a decisive victory, likely to end the war once and for all. A number of colonists had begun to think the same, and flocked to the British side when [[Admiral Howe]] offered a general [[pardon]]. Washington's victory changed all that.
Prior to the Battle of Trenton, the British had considered the [[Battle of New York]] a decisive victory, likely to end the war once and for all. A number of colonists had begun to think the same, and flocked to the British side when [[Admiral Howe]] offered a general [[pardon]]. Washington's victory changed all that.
== References ==
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