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mercenaries in the American revolution were commonly known as "hessians" they were German mercenaries hired by the british. the term mercenaries used now, was used differently in those days. most of the time, the hessians were prisoners, or simply poor peasants, and received either little pay, or just that days' food. However, it is said that they were well military trained.
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∙ 9y agoDuring the American Revolutionary War, German citizens served as mercenaries in the American Revolution. They were hired by Great Britain to help in their fight against the American revolutionaries.
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Was the American Revolution an accelerated revolution or a cataclysmic revolution?
The American revolution WAS an cataclysmic revolution.
What is the compromise for the American Revolution?
The American Revolution's compromise was the Treaty of Paris.
The enlightenment and the great awakening caused?
The ideas of the enlightenment mostly influenced American revolution.
What happened because of the American victory at Saratoga?
The decisive victory of Saratoga was the turning point in the American Revolution and led France to come into the war on the side of the United States, declaring war on Great Britain on February 6, 1778, soon followed by Spain and Holland.
How did people's experiences affect their decision to take sides in the American Revolution?
How did people's experiences affect their decision to take sides in the American revolution?
Who served as mercenaries in the American revolution and which side?
During the American Revolutionary War, German citizens served as mercenaries in the American Revolution. They were hired by Great Britain to help in their fight against the American revolutionaries.
What mercenaries did the british hire during the American revolution?
Hessians
What is the name of the German mercenaries who fought in the American Revolution?
These would be Hessians.
Was Germany involved inthe American Revolution?
At the time of the American Revolution, Germany consisted of about 300 virtually independent states. The ruler of Hessen-Kassel lent his soldiers to Britain as mercenaries.
Which side did Germans back up during the American Revolution?
Since Germany was not yet a single country at the time of the American Revolution, it is not possible to say which side the country supported. However, the Germanic mercenaries that fought in the American Revolution fought for the British against the Americans.
What British prime minister was behind the idea to hire European mercenaries to help end the American revolution?
Americans were shocked to learn that British Prime Minister, Lord North, was hiring mercenaries from Germany and Scotland to help end the American revolution. At first there were about 12,000 "Hessian" troops sent to the rebelling colonies.
What war was against the hessians?
Literally, the American Revolution, although the Hessians were only mercenaries hired by Britain. In full actuality, two American wars have been fought against Hessians: World War I and World War II. A reference: Hessians were German/Prussian mercenaries.
Who fought for the English king during the American revolution?
Redcoats(british), Hessians german soldiers also called mercenaries. These soldiers fought not out of loyalty but for pay
What were German mercenaries known as?
the germans mercenaries hired to fight the american rebelswere known as?
Did the british get helped by the germasns in the Revolutionary War?
Which revolutionary war? Germany did not exist as a country during either the American revolution or the British revolution. However during the American revolutionary war, the Brits often hired Hessian mercenaries, who were professional soldiers from a land that would later become part of Germany.
Are there any revoluitionary words that starts z?
The zither is a stringed instrument that was popular with Hessian troops. Hessians are German mercenaries that fought in the American Revolution. Germany has a long history of zither enjoyment.
Was it a mistake for the great Britain to use mercenaries to help them fight the war?
No, because the mercenaries are foreign soldiers who fought not out of loyalty, but for pay and they payed mercenaries so the American soldiers don't die.
