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Movie Lesson: The Crossing Reference: Coatsworth, D. & Fast, H. (Producers). (1999). The Crossing. (Film). New York: A & E Network. December 1776. Decimated by superior British forces, suffering from disease, desertion and lack of funds, General George Washinton faces the unthinkable – losing the war. Despite all advice to the contrary, Washington makes a courageous decision that is considered to be one of the boldest in military history. On Christmas night, with the American Revolution hanging in the balance, Washington takes his army across the ice-choked Delaware River. The next morning, he leads a surprise attack against a garrison of battle-hardened Hessian mercenaries. The overwhelming and miraculous victory turns the tide in the war and ultimately leads to the birth of the United States. Objectives: 1. Examine the role of George Washington at the Battle of Trenton. 2. Summarize the relationship between Washington and Glover. 3. Discuss the importance of the Battle of Trenton. 4. Compare the Washington portrayed in this movie to the real historical figure. 5. Critique the movie. Which aspects of the movie did you enjoy most? What did you learn about American History through this movie? Key People: Key Terms: Key Concepts/Events/ Geography: George Washington Hugh Mercer Alexander Hamilton John Glover Henry Knox Colonel Rall foundry Hessians provisions Battle of Trenton (map) Delaware River amphibious landing Introduction: The Buccaneer Jean Lafitte – last of the buccaneers – lives on in Lord Byron’s immortal words: “He left a corsair’s name to other times – Linked with one virtue and a thousand crimes.” Three American Presidents condemned, pardoned, and again condemned this pirate. But Fate placed into the hands of this man-without-a-country the destiny of a country, the United States of America, fighting for its very existence in the War of 1812. . . Defeat had followed defeat. Now, only one man stood guard to ward off the final deathblow; a backwoods general called Andrew Jackson, with a handful of squirrel hunters and raw recruits.