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They were on the British side; They were loyal to the King.

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The Hessians were German mercenaries ( soldiers who fight for money) employed by the British against the Americans in the American revolutionary war.

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What were the hessians gain from fighting in the war?

The Hessians were being paid to fight in the war, they were mercenaries


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Hessians were hired to fight for who in the revolutionary war?

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