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what were 3 obstacles that washington had to overcome during the battle of trenton!?Www@QuestionHome@Com


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1!. The Blizzard

2!. The River

3!. The Hessians

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The weather was an enormous factor--parts of the Delaware froze, and two of the offensive groups could not cross, forcing a change of tactics!.

Morale was low since the Colonial Army had lost every major battle after the Siege of Boston (and Concord/Battle Road) until then!.

The Hessians had been forwarned!.

(British) General Gates had a group ready to reinforce the Hessians at Princetown and Morristown!.

In Washington's own words:Www@QuestionHome@Com