Why did George Washington make the risky move of crossing the Delaware River on Christmas night 1776?

Question

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to make a surprise attack on German mercenaries
to make a surprise attack on German mercenaries

to release Patriots taken prisoner
to release Patriots taken prisoner

to smuggle ammunition to Patriot soldiers
to smuggle ammunition to Patriot soldiers

to secretly establish a Patriot settlement

Answer 1

George Washington made the risky move of crossing the Delaware River on Christmas night 1776 to make a surprise attack on German mercenaries. This strategic decision was aimed at attacking the Hessian forces in Trenton, New Jersey, boosting the morale of the Continental Army, and turning the tide of the Revolutionary War.