The Crossing Project examines the crossing of the Delaware River by George Washington on Dec 25, 1776 and the Battle of Trenton which took place the next morning. The project involves reading, discussion, classwork, map work, analysis of the painting, and watching both Liberty’s Kids & “The Crossing” movie. Identify or define each of the people, or terms in the right column, and explain how it relates to the Revolutionary War. You’ll need to write a minimum of two sentences. Your identifications and definitions need to be thoughtful and complete. Conduct a web search, or use a dictionary or encyclopedia. (remember to write 2 sentences) | mercenary = A professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army. During the Revolutionary War, Great Britain hired German soldiers (mercenaries) to fight against the colonists. 1. Hessians = 2. General George Washington = 3. General Horatio Gates = 4. General Henry Knox = 5. Colonel John Glover = 6. Prince Whipple = 7. Alexander Hamilton = 8. Continental Army = 9. Continental Congress = 10. Colonel Johann Rall = |