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Which description of the Hessians is accurate?

They were French cavalry hired by the Continental Army.

They were British sailors who chose to help the colonists.

They were German soldiers hired by the British.


They were Dutch soldiers who volunteered to help the British.

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Answer:

They were British sailors who chose to help the colonists.

Step-by-step explanation:

The British hired about 30,000 German troops during the American Revolution to help fight.

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