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What was the Battle when the continental army crossed the Delaware and surprised the Hessians?
Washington crossed the Delaware River on Christmas Day in 1776. They defeated the Hessians in an encounter known as the Battle of Trenton.
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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
Why did George Washington stand up while crossing the Delaware River?
While it would be fun to say that is was to get to the other side, the truth is that he wanted to attack Trenton, New Jersey. He crossed it on 24 December and attacked on 25 December 1776 taking the Hessians by surprise. The Hessians surrendered, making the battle at Trenton the first American victory in the Revolutionary War.
Why did Washington crossed the Delaware river?
George Washington crossed the Delaware River during December 25â??26, 1776. He did this as a surprise attack against the Hessian forces in Trenton, New Jersey.
How many people died the night George Washington crossed the Delaware?
none
What were Marble Headers?
The marble headers were people who crossed the Americans across the Delaware river
