December 25, 1776: Victory or Death. General George Washington opted for a last bold strike against the British by crossing the Delaware River and attacking the garrison at Trenton, NJ. This result convinced many Americans that the Declaration of Independence was worth defending. Learn more: https://www.battlefields.org/untold

This video is part of the series How We Became America: The Untold History. The series is designed to fill in the gaps and bring new stories to life. Visit the full playlist: • How We Became America: The Untold History

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