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In what battle did the patriots cross the Delaware river on Christmas night 1776 and a successful surprise attack on hessian mercenaries?
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1776 on Christmas night the patriots scored a victory over who?
They scored a victory at the Battle of Trenton on December 26, 1776. After famously crossing the Delaware River from Pennsylvania into New Jersey on Christmas night, they marched to Trenton in frigid ice and snow, surprising the Hessian garrison there.
What happened during the crossing of the Delaware River?
George Washington knew that the Hessians were not ready for an attack. He also knew a victory was needed to give the patriots hope. On December 25, 1776, he and his patriots crossed the Delaware River and marched to Trenton, New Jersey. There, the Hessians were surprised Washington was there to attack. General Washington and his men captured more than 900 Hessians as a Christmas gift. Surprise, surprise!
Which battle helped boost the revolutionaries morale?
On Christmas, George Washington takes 2400 of his men and re-crosses the Delaware River. Washington then conducts a surprise raid on 1500 British-Hessians (German mercenaries) at Trenton, New Jersey. The Hessians surrender after an hour with nearly 1000 taken prisoner by Washington who suffers only six wounded (including future president Lt. James Monroe). Washington reoccupies Trenton. The victory provides a much needed boost to the morale of all American Patriots.
What was not a strength of the British forces during the American Revolution?
One disadvantage towards the Loyalists (the British) was that their soldiers were mercenaries which means that they fought for money, while the Patriots (the Americans) had soldiers who fought for freedom.
Were mercenaries who fought for the British.?
The Hessians were German auxiliary soldiers who were hired by King George to fight the Patriots in the colonies. Although fighting under the their own flag, the Hessians were under the command of British officers. Approximately 30,000 of them fought in The War of Independence.
When Washington crossed the Delaware River the patriots scored a victory at?
Christmas night in 1776.
What advantage does the text state the Patriots had over British mercenaries?
The Patriots had some advantages over British mercenaries. The Patriots were familiar with the land and different terrains that would be helpful to stage battles.
1776 on Christmas night the patriots scored a victory over who?
They scored a victory at the Battle of Trenton on December 26, 1776. After famously crossing the Delaware River from Pennsylvania into New Jersey on Christmas night, they marched to Trenton in frigid ice and snow, surprising the Hessian garrison there.
What happened during the crossing of the Delaware River?
George Washington knew that the Hessians were not ready for an attack. He also knew a victory was needed to give the patriots hope. On December 25, 1776, he and his patriots crossed the Delaware River and marched to Trenton, New Jersey. There, the Hessians were surprised Washington was there to attack. General Washington and his men captured more than 900 Hessians as a Christmas gift. Surprise, surprise!
What battle did the patriots cross the Delaware river?
The Battle of Trenton in December of 1776.
Where did the patriots surprise the british on Christmas night 1776?
Trenton
Where did the patriots attack after Christmas?
Trenton, New Jersey and Princeton, New Jersey. The battle of Saratoga was also after Christmas.
Which battle helped boost the revolutionaries morale?
On Christmas, George Washington takes 2400 of his men and re-crosses the Delaware River. Washington then conducts a surprise raid on 1500 British-Hessians (German mercenaries) at Trenton, New Jersey. The Hessians surrender after an hour with nearly 1000 taken prisoner by Washington who suffers only six wounded (including future president Lt. James Monroe). Washington reoccupies Trenton. The victory provides a much needed boost to the morale of all American Patriots.
What battle was a win for the patriots on Christmas?
The battle of Trenton. I'm pretty sure of it.
Who were the sons of liberity?
The Sons of Liberty were a group of patriots dedicated to independence and they were a very successful group.
What was not a strength of the British forces during the American Revolution?
One disadvantage towards the Loyalists (the British) was that their soldiers were mercenaries which means that they fought for money, while the Patriots (the Americans) had soldiers who fought for freedom.
Hessian troops defeated the patriots at the battle of trentontrue or false?
NOOOOO, Washington crossed the Delaware river and surprised the Hessions there, and captured the fort within a short period of time.
