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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.

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What was the most important factor that facilitated the defeat of the hessians?

The most important factor that facilitated the defeat of the Hessians at the Battle of Trenton was George Washington's strategic surprise attack on December 26, 1776. The Hessians, caught off guard after celebrating Christmas and underestimating the American forces, were unprepared for the assault. Washington's decision to cross the icy Delaware River and launch a coordinated attack in the early morning hours capitalized on this element of surprise, leading to a decisive American victory. This victory not only boosted American morale but also reinvigorated the revolutionary cause.


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How was the Continental Army able to defeat the Hessian mercenaries at Trenton?

Element of suprise on christons day, 1776(winter) the hess were not preperred for attack (party)


Who did washington defeat at the battle of trenton?

Hessian soldiers serving in the British army. The commander he defeated was Johann Rall.


What battle broke the will of the British to defeat Americans?

the british surrendered to Washington at Yorktown but the were defeated many other times. a truly demoralizing battle was probably the crossing of the Delaware.

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Where did Washington defeat the Hessians?

Delaware river


What river did General Washington cross to defeat the Hessians at Trenton New Jersey?

The Delaware.


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).


Who crossed the Delaware River to defeat the British troops at the Battle of Trenton?

George Washington and the American Army


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.


Which important Revolutionary War figure crossed the Delaware River to defeat the British troops at the Battle of Trenton?

George Washington


How Washington's army able to defeat the Hessians at the battle of Trenton?

They had more troops


How washingtons army was able to defeat the hessians at the battle of Trenton?

They had more troops


How was Washington's army able to defeat the hessians at the battle of Trenton?

They had more troops


How was Washington army was able to defeat the Hessians at the battle of Trenton?

They had more troops


Who did Washington defeat on Christmas night when he led his men across the chilly Delaware River?

Hessians.


What troops did George Washington defeat in Trenton?

Hessians, troops "rented" by England's King George to enlarge his army in America