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What did Washington's win over the Hessians at Trenton the day after Christmas 1776 accomplish?
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Washington's win over the Hessians at Trenton was important because it raised the morale of the troops. It also encouraged many of them to reenlist.
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How washingtons army was able to defeat the hessians at the battle of Trenton?
They had more troops
What did Washington's win over the Hessians at Trenton on the day after Christmas 1776 accomplish?
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What was the ice clogged river that George Washingtons troops cross?
They crossed the Delaware River on Christmas Eve, to catch the Hessians and British troops off guard. This was the battle of Trenton.
Where was Washingtons victory at over the Hessian's on Christmas night?
Trenton, NJ
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.
Why are the hessians involved in the battle of Trenton?
They were working for the British and Washington attacked their positions in Trenton on Christmas Eve while they were not expecting an attack.
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.
What battle did Washington troops defeated the hessians on the day after Christmas?
The Battle of Trenton and Princeton. But it's mostly known as the Battle of Trenton.
In what battle on Christmas 1776 did Washington defeat the Hessians?
Washington defeated the Hessians after he crossed the Delaware River from Pennsylvania (now known as Washington's Crossing, PA) into Trenton, New Jersey. The Hessians had been up celebrating and Washington and his men surprised them, defeating them soundly in the Battle of Trenton (December 26, 1776).
What were the mercenaries called that Washington defeated at Trenton?
The Hessians
What was an important victory against the Hessians?
The battle of Trenton
Where did Washington defeat the Hessians?
Delaware river
