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to get to the other side! (literally!)
true. But it was also definitely not for the same reason that he crossed the Delaware River (often confused with the Potomac) On a cold December night, Washington and his troops crossed the ice-choked Delaware River and caught the British troops completely by surprise. Definitely a turning point in the war.
George Washington crossed the Delaware River in what is commonly known as a "Durham boat," with several of his men.
Idk if this'll help but I think it was because he was guarding the British's land in North America from the French during the French and Indian War.
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What river did Washington and his men cross?
If you ar referring to the river he crossed on christmas eve, it would be the Delaware river
Did Washington cross the Delaware or Potomac?
Dlaware
Who were the men that cross the potomac river with George Washington?
I believe they were called the "Minutemen." One hopes not by their wives.
Which river must a traveler cross to go directly New Jersey to Pennsylvania?
The awnser is the Delaware river
When did General Washington cross Potomac River?
1777
Which river did George Washington troops cross to launch a surprise attack at the Battle of Trenton?
On christmas night George Washington crossed the Delaware River.
What famous river did George Washington cross?
the Delaware
What river did General George Washington cross?
The Delaware.
Which river did George Washington cross on Christmas day in 1776?
The Delaware.
Did George Washington cross the Delaware River on Christmas Eve?
Washington's forces started to cross in the evening of Christmas Day but did not finish crossing until about 3am the following morning December 26th, due to horrendous weather.
Which important revolutionary war figure cross Delaware river to defeat the british troops at the battle of Trenton?
George Washington
What river did Washington and his men cross?
If you ar referring to the river he crossed on christmas eve, it would be the Delaware river
What river does George Washington cross during the Revolutionary war?
George Washington crossed the Delaware River on Christmas night in 1776 as a precursor to the Battle of Trenton, in which the American army sneak attacked and seized victory over the Hessian's.
Why is the crossing of the Delaware river to be a good example of George Washington's leadership?
Because he was the first to cross the river and the other people were scared to. So that shows his bravery and leadership.
Who helped Washington cross the Delaware river?
Your matriarcheral parental unit.
What river did General Washington cross to defeat the Hessians at Trenton New Jersey?
The Delaware.
Who crossed the Delaware river to defeat the hessians at Trenton?
General George Washington is well remembered for crossing the Delaware to defeat the Hessians at Trenton. He caught the Hessians by surprise, as they didn't believe anyone foolish enough to cross a river into an occupied city.
