Rally For the Cause

“The harder the conflict, the greater the triumph.” - General George Washington

We're knee-deep in the trenches here, folks. [Before the February break,] a British victory at The Battle of Long Island sent colonial troops retreating to Trenton. Those cold, winter months that followed, did a number on the morale of General Washington’s army. Soldiers were tired, cold, hungry, terrified, longing for their families, and at the end of their enlistment period. General Washington desperately needed our help. The battle for independence must continue! Colonists (aka students) promptly decided to rally for the cause. Shown here are some examples of their rally cries. And they worked! The troops have rallied. The battle continues! (Oh, and yes. You'll notice a British General's cry for continued action on their part, too. He just couldn't help himself. Those rascal redcoats).