How did the colonists win the battle of Trenton?

Answer 1

The Battle of Trenton occured during the revolutionary war on December 25, 1777. Washinton and his army were camping accross the river and ten miles up from Trenton where the hessians( German soldiers that worked for the british) where living. The hessians were all drunk from their Christmas party that they slept late so Washington and his army attack them in there sleep but soon came outrside to finish the battle. The general for the hessians, Colonel Rall, got shot and killed so the hessians surrendered. Therefore the colonials one the battle with not one of their men killed or injured. You should see the movie the crossing if yolu want to know more about it.

Answer 2

The Patriots achieved victories at Trenton and Princeton through surprise. In those days, battles were not fought in winter, due to weather. The British and Hessians did not expect any sort of attack.

Answer 3

The main component leading to Patriot victory at the Battle of Trenton was deteriorating weather conditions. The American troops were able to stay just in front of the worst of the storm, while the Hessians were unaware they would attempt an attack in such conditions. The Patriots were able to take the Hessians completely by surprise.

Answer 4

The patriots achieved their victories at Trenton and Princeton with surprise. George Washington crossed the Delaware River to attack the Hessian garrison at Trenton. The Hessians were unprepared for the attack and were routed. When British General Cornwallis attacked with his army, in order to trap the Continental Army, Washington lit fake campfires in order to trick the British into thinking that his men were still in Trenton. Then, Washington secretly led his army north to attack Princeton, which Cornwallis had weakened in order to attack Washington's army at Trenton.

Answer 5

the colonists ambushed the british in the morning after Christmas

Answer 6

Trenton victory was a surprise to the troops! Both victories took place in the winter, once they won it boosed the troops moral.

Answer 7

he and his troops surprise-attacked the British camp on Christmas Day during a giant blizzard.