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The Delaware River a few miles north (upstream) from Trenton

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Q: Which body of water did washintons army cross to surprise the British just before the battle of Trenton?
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How the Americas win the battle of Trenton?

They win because they hired Nathan Hale to spy on the British in Trenton to figure out what the British plan is. Then, Christmas night, they surprise attack them.


What battle is known as the Christmas day surprise?

The Battle of Trenton


Why did Washington cross Delaware to surprise the enemy at Trenton?

To keep Trenton guessing in the next battle.


Who led the surprise attack at the battle of Trenton?

George Washington


Who started the battle of Trenton?

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What battle did George Washington surprise 1500 sleeping Hessians?

Trenton


Who did the patriot forces take Hessian mercenaries by surprise in what Battle?

Battle of Trenton, Washington in command.


How many British were involved in the battle of Trenton?

4,572


Who won the battle of Trenton the british or the Americans?

Americans


What was the password for the surprise attack on Trenton?

The phrase 'victory or death' was the American password at the Battle of Trenton. The battle occurred on December 26, 1776, and resulted in a victory for the United States.


Washington's surprise attack across the Delaware in December 1776 resulted in what victory?

On December 26, 1776, Washington's troops were victorious in the Battle of Trenton, primarily against the Hessians, German mercenaries fighting for the British.


What was Trenton's plan to win the battle?

they had to win this battle to scare the british a little.