George Washington made the risky move of crossing the Delaware River on Christmas night 1776 to make a surprise attack on German mercenaries in Trenton, New Jersey. This strategic action was aimed at boosting morale and gaining a much-needed victory for the Continental Army.
Why did George Washington make the risky move of crossing the Delaware River on Christmas night 1776????
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to release Patriots taken prisoner at the Battle of Trenton, New Jersey
to release Patriots taken prisoner at the Battle of Trenton, New Jersey
to make a surprise attack on German mercenaries in Trenton, New Jersey
to make a surprise attack on German mercenaries in Trenton, New Jersey
to smuggle ammunition to Patriot soldiers at Trenton, New Jersey
to smuggle ammunition to Patriot soldiers at Trenton, New Jersey
to secretly establish a Patriot settlement in Trenton, New Jersey
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