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How did Washington's army beat the hessians in the battle of Trenton?
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They had more troops
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They had more troops
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Why was it important for the continental army to cross the Delaware the night before attacking Trenton?
The Delaware river was important to the battle of Trenton because without the river Washington would have never got to Trenton and suprised the hessians.
How was the Battle of Trenton an example of the continental army fighting dirty?
Well, the Hessians were sick and or sleeping, so the Patriots used the element of surprise and got most of them while in the states stated above.
What most helped the colonists win the battle of Trenton?
The colonial troops crossed the Delaware and attacked 900 Hessians. By doing so, they won the battle and were able to gain the much needed supplies. This also caused the American army to attract new recruits.
What problems did the Continental Army have in the battle of Trenton?
cannibalism
What was the battle of Trenton?
The Battle of Trenton was when General George Washington and his troops marched on Trenton, New Jersey overnight and captured it the next morning which was on Christmas Day in 1776.Look in the related questions for similar attack that was put into motion a few days later by Washington on the town of Princeton, NJ.
How washingtons army was able to defeat the hessians at the battle of Trenton?
They had more troops
How was Washington army was able to defeat the Hessians at the battle of Trenton?
They had more troops
How was Washington's army able to defeat the hessians at the battle of Trenton?
They had more troops
How Washington's army able to defeat the Hessians at the battle of Trenton?
They had more troops
What was the Battle when the continental army crossed the Delaware and surprised the Hessians?
Washington crossed the Delaware River on Christmas Day in 1776. They defeated the Hessians in an encounter known as the Battle of Trenton.
Who won during battle of Trenton?
The Continental Army. The Army captured 1000 slaves, lost 100 men, and killed 300 of the Hessians troops.
Why was it important for the continental army to cross the Delaware the night before attacking Trenton?
The Delaware river was important to the battle of Trenton because without the river Washington would have never got to Trenton and suprised the hessians.
Did colonist attacked Trenton on Christmas night?
The colonists were planning to attack Trenton on early morning the day after Christmas in hopes that the hessians at Trenton would not be sober to fight however only 1/3 of the colonists army made it to Trenton across the Delaware to fight the hessians but in the end the colonists suprise attack caught the Hessians way off guard and catipulted the colonists to victory in that battle.
Were there any nicknames given to the continental army that attacked the Hessians at Trenton?
The Hessian Commander at Trenton called the colonial army soldiers "country clowns"
Where did Washington attack the hessians camp in New Jersey in 26 1776?
Washington attacked the Hessian Army garrisoning the town of Trenton. It was a decisive victory for the Continental Army, who captured 918 prisoners and killed the German commander and 29 other enemies , suffering only 5 casualties.
How did the colonists win the battle of Trenton?
The Battle of Trenton occured during the revolutionary war on December 25, 1777. Washinton and his army were camping accross the river and ten miles up from Trenton where the hessians( German soldiers that worked for the british) where living. The hessians were all drunk from their Christmas party that they slept late so Washington and his army attack them in there sleep but soon came outrside to finish the battle. The general for the hessians, Colonel Rall, got shot and killed so the hessians surrendered. Therefore the colonials one the battle with not one of their men killed or injured. You should see the movie the crossing if yolu want to know more about it.
How was the Battle of Trenton an example of the continental army fighting dirty?
Well, the Hessians were sick and or sleeping, so the Patriots used the element of surprise and got most of them while in the states stated above.
