How was the battle of trenton important for the continental army?

The Battle of Trenton was important for the Continental army because It boosted the morale of the Continental Army.

Explanation:

The Battle of Trenton took place in 1776 and was a part of the American Revolution against the British Empire. In this, George Washington led the Continental Army across the Delaware River of Trenton and attacked the Hessian forces. This battle concluded with the capturing of about two-third of Hessian soldiers. This battle was important for the Continental Army because it boosted their morale. After losing various battles, it was a light of new hope for the soldiers along with George Washington.  

by creating a labor shortage that pushed the continent toward a market economy

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b) a rich merchant.