USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Washington gathered his troops and retreated into Fort Necessity where on a rainy July 3rd the French began firing on the surrounded English. Sensing the hopelessness of his situation, Washington agreed to surrender to the French.

Detailed explanation-2: -What role did George Washington play in the French and Indian War? George Washington helped win the French and Indian War by helping the French troops trap the British General Cornwallis and his troops in Yorktown. William Pitt was the Prime Minister of England during the French and Indian War.

Detailed explanation-3: -George Washington was appointed commander of the Continental Army in 1775. Despite having little experience in commanding large, conventional military forces, his leadership presence and fortitude held the American military together long enough to secure victory at Yorktown and independence for his new nation in 1781.

Detailed explanation-4: -After crossing the icy Delaware River on Christmas Day 1776, Washington led his forces in an attack upon the Hessian garrison at Trenton, New Jersey. Washington’s lightning attack surprised the Hessians and led to the capture of almost two-thirds of the 1, 500 man force-at the cost of zero American combat casualties.