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Who did washington surprise at attack when he crossed the delaware river?

on christmas night, 1776


Why did George Washington defeat the Hessians?

George Washington defeated the Hessians, in the battle of Trenton, because he made a surprise attack on Christmas day. Keep in mind the Hessians had just finished their partying, they were drunk, tired, and not ready for battle.


What happened during the crossing of the Delaware River?

George Washington knew that the Hessians were not ready for an attack. He also knew a victory was needed to give the patriots hope. On December 25, 1776, he and his patriots crossed the Delaware River and marched to Trenton, New Jersey. There, the Hessians were surprised Washington was there to attack. General Washington and his men captured more than 900 Hessians as a Christmas gift. Surprise, surprise!


Who led the successful attack on Trenton and Princeton against the Hessians?

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Why are the hessians involved in the battle of Trenton?

They were working for the British and Washington attacked their positions in Trenton on Christmas Eve while they were not expecting an attack.


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Who were the mercenaries that were surprised by General Washington?

The Hessians


A fact about the battle of Trenton?

Washington attacked on the night of Christmas. He didn't really attack the Britians but instead attacked German hessians. The war was supposedly "called off" for the winter, and therefore the attack was unexpected.


In what battle on Christmas 1776 did Washington defeat the Hessians?

Washington defeated the Hessians after he crossed the Delaware River from Pennsylvania (now known as Washington's Crossing, PA) into Trenton, New Jersey. The Hessians had been up celebrating and Washington and his men surprised them, defeating them soundly in the Battle of Trenton (December 26, 1776).


Where did Washington defeat the Hessians?

Delaware river


What were the mercenaries called that Washington defeated at Trenton?

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