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In History / Middle School | 2014-11-19

On Christmas night 1776, the Patriots scored a victory at __________?

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On Christmas night of 1776, the patriots scored a victory at the Battle of Trenton. Washington and his men crossed the Delaware River into New Jersey, where Trenton is located, and did a surprise attack on the red coats.

Answered by ampritchard | 2024-06-10

On **Christmas **night in 1776, the patriots scored a remarkable victory at the Battle of Trenton.
After crossing the** Delaware River** the day before in the midst of a blinding snow storm, George Washington and his troop of 2,400 Americans met a German Mercenaries and Hessian force nearly double their size. Washington caught the Hessians off guard and the patriots fought fiercely, finally securing the victory late in the afternoon of December 26th.
By capturing the entire** Hessian garrison, **Washington reinvigorated American morale and hopes of a successful long-term revolutionary campaign. Despite facing crack German forces, the patriot victory at Trenton on Christmas night Revolutionary War was a resounding success and a huge first step in what would eventually be an eight-year war for freedom.
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Answered by ShrutiSharma11 | 2024-06-18

The Patriots scored a victory at the Battle of Trenton on Christmas night in 1776, led by General George Washington. This surprise attack against Hessian forces boosted American morale after earlier defeats, as nearly 1,000 Hessians were captured. The victory also demonstrated Washington's strategic shift in military tactics during the winter months.
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Answered by ampritchard | 2024-12-26