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German mercenaries had a reputation for being particularly brutal in battle.
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Why were the colonists angry the Great Britain had hired German mercenaries?
German mercenaries had a reputation for being particularly brutal in battle
Why we're colonists angry that great Britain had hired German mercenaries?
German mercenaries had a reputation for being particularly brutal in battle.
Why were colonist angry great Britain had hired German mercenaries?
German mercenaries had a reputation for being particularly brutal in battle.
Why were colonist angry that great Britain had hired greman mercianires?
Many of the colonists had very negative feelings because A. the German mercenaries had a reputation of ruthlessness and B. many colonists considered themselves British citizens, and were hurt that England would send foreign troops to attack them.
What country did America fight in the revolutionary war?
Great Britain , and German mercenaries
What kind of soldier fights for money and not cause?
Mercenaries are soldiers who fight for money, not for a cause. An example of mercenaries being used was in the Americna Revolutionary War, when Great Britan bought a lot of Hessian (German) mercinaries to help them fight against the colonists.
Did the king of Great Britain hire German troops to fight in America?
Yes, he did. The Hessian’s were German mercenaries and he reached out to Czarina Catherine of Russia for troops, but she declined.
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.
Who were the mercenaries in the American Revolution?
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.
Who fought against the Hessian mercenaries?
{| |- | George Washington captured a huge number of Hessians on his Christmas Day raid. The American Colonists were the ones fighting them. They were used a great deal in the Southern Colonies. |}
What made the colonies angry at the british government?
What made the colonists angry at Great Britain was all of the taxes, such as the Sugar Act, Stamp Act, Quartering Act, and the Townshend Acts. "No taxation without representation!"
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.
