Question

Which of the following best describes the goal of Washington’s famed crossing of the Delaware River on December 25, 1776?

A. To retreat from New York to his encampment at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania
B. To ambush German Hessian troops and seize an opportunity for a victory
C. To surround Philadelphia and protect the capital from British invasion
D. To outrun a torrent of harsh weather conditions and allow his troops time to recuperate

Answer 1

Washington's crossing of the Delaware River aimed to ambush and defeat the Hessian forces in Trenton, New Jersey, leading to a significant American victory.

Step-by-step explanation:

The goal of Washington's famed crossing of the Delaware River on December 25, 1776, was B. To ambush German Hessian troops and seize an opportunity for a victory. This daring and strategic move was intended to surprise the Hessian forces who were camped at Trenton, New Jersey, and provide a much-needed military and moral boost to the Continental Army.

The weather conditions were treacherous, and not all troops were able to cross, but those who did participated in a successful surprise attack against the unsuspecting Hessians, resulting in a significant American victory with many Hessian casualties and over a thousand captured, as well as the capture of needed supplies and ammunition.