The crossing

Who were the Hessians?

German Mercenaries(hired soldier/gun) Best trained soldiers in the world

Why does General Washington want to go over the Delaware in the beginning of the The Crossing?

G. Washington wanted to put the Delaware river between him and his troops and the British.

When did Washington and his troops cross the Delaware and attack the Hessians? (day and year)

December 25th, 1776

How old were the remaining troops in Washington’s army?

The remaining troops were 16-18 years old

What city were the Hessians stationed in and that Washington attacked?

Trenton, New Jersey

Why was the timing of the crossing important because of soldier enlistments?

They will have no army at all because no one is signing up and the soldier’s enlistment time will be up soon

Did General Washington and his army fight the Hessians in daylight or by cover of darkness?

They fought the Hessians in daylight

Who is in charge during the crossing of the Delaware: Colonel Glover or General Washington?

Colonel Glover

What were the Hessians continually trying to do during the surprise attack?

The Hessians kept trying to get organized ranks

How many men did Washington lose during the Battle of Trenton?

Washington lost no men during the Battle of Trenton

What did Washington and his army do immediately after the victory?

Washington and his army cross back to the Delaware River