What Were the Consequences of the Outcome of the Battles

question 1

Multiple Choice

What were the consequences of the outcome of the battles at Trenton and Princeton?

• A) They boosted civilian and military morale of the Americans.
• B) They strengthened the bargaining position of New Jersey's 5,000 loyalists.
• C) They increased the morale and optimism of British troops.
• D) They convinced France to recognize the independence of the United States and join the war on the side of the Americans.
• E) They enabled the British to double their troop strength in New Jersey and Delaware.

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