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It was a suprise because the Contidental army was pushed back. Since the Britsih and the German under their control were camped in Trenton, the army could take them out which could help their efforst in the war. So, the army took boats across the river at night to not be seen and attack at early morning. It would be a supris then beause the Britsih were not expecting them to be attacked at 8 Am in the morning from the Contidenal army.
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∙ 9y agoThe reason Washington's decision to attack in New Jersey was surprising was because it was winter. His troops were already cold, wet, and ill-clothed.
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What happened on December 25th 1776?
On Christmas Day of 1776, General George Washington, along with about 5,400 of his troops, crossed the Delaware River to launch a surprise attack on Hessian solders who were headquartered in Trenton, New Jersey. (Hessian soldiers were mercenaries hired by England to help Britain fight the American Revolutionary War).
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Why did George Washington make the risky move of crossing the Delaware river on Christmas night 1776?
novanet : to make a surprise attack on German mercenaries in trenton, New Jersey
Who was the British commander who was caught in a surprise attack by Washington at Princeton New Jersey?
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What is the crossing of the delaware?
Washington made his crossing on 25 December 1776 to make a surprise attack on Trenton, New Jersey.
Where did the patriots attack after Christmas?
Trenton, New Jersey and Princeton, New Jersey. The battle of Saratoga was also after Christmas.
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The result of George Washington attacking Trenton,New Jersey was it led to war between Britian and the Colonist!!
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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.
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Why did George Washington attack Trenton New Jersey and what was the results of the attack?
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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!
Where did George Washington attack on Christmas Eve 1776?
Trenton , New Jersey
