The Crossing

Who were the Hessians?

German mercenaries, best trained soldiers in the world

Why does General Washington and his troops cross the Delaware river in the beginning of The Crossing?

He wants to get away from the British, They needed to get the Delaware river in between them and the British or they would be trapped by the British

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

December 25, 1776

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

16, 17, 18

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?

If he didn’t cross early, then there wouldn’t be an army to fight, soldier enlistments were going to expire soon (January 1st),

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

They fought in daylight, He wanted to fight by the cover of darkness

Who was in charge during the crossing of the Delaware: Colonel Glover or G Washington?

Colonel Glover

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

Get their men together, form ranks, get in lines, get in formation

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

None, washington was taken aback, suprised, releived

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

They took some of the Hessians’ things and went back across the river, he needed to get back accross the river so that the river will be between them and the British