Question
How did the timing of General Washington’s attack on Trenton help ensure a colonial victory?
He attacked in the winter, when armies usually did not fight.
He chose a day when the British army was marching on a nearby town.
He attacked when French officials were supplying the Continental army.
He chose a day when the British would not be expecting to fight.
He attacked in the winter, when armies usually did not fight.
He chose a day when the British army was marching on a nearby town.
He attacked when French officials were supplying the Continental army.
He chose a day when the British would not be expecting to fight.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
General Washington's timing of the attack on Trenton helped ensure a colonial victory primarily because he chose a day when the British would not be expecting to fight. The attack took place on December 26, 1776, after the Christmas holiday, when the British and Hessian troops were likely to be relaxing or unprepared for an assault. This element of surprise was crucial, as it allowed Washington to capitalize on the enemy's lack of readiness and secure a significant victory for the Continental Army.