History of the United States I / Unit 6 USH1 0762 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Princeton
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The idea
Washington won again at Princeton on January third, seventeen seventy-seven, after the traditional fighting season had ended.
In practice
Two victories in nine days against the convention both armies had observed.
Where people slip
The strategic value was not ground taken. It was proof that the Continental Army still existed and would fight.
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