THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 1775 1783
THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE TEXT SIGNERS AND LEGACY
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The British did not expect him to cross the frozen river.
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The British did not have enough weapons and soldiers.
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -In these battles, Washington demonstrated his ingenuity and resilience as a leader, won the loyalty of his soldiers, and revived the Continental Army. After asking his enlisted men to stay for one last effort, Washington devises a daring plan to stun the British, capture supplies, and reinvigorate American morale.
Detailed explanation-2: -General Washington hatched a daring plan to cross the Delaware River under the cover of darkness, march to Trenton and attack the Hessian outposts in and around Trenton. The boats to be used for the crossing were gathered earlier in the month in compliance with Washington’s orders, primarily as a defensive measure.
Detailed explanation-3: -Why does Washington insist on re-crossing the Delaware River immediately after the battle? He knows that they are not strong enough to hold the territory. It was a motivational victor yafter so many loses and a shock to the British and Hessians that the Continental Army could win such a victory.