Question

What happened first?

A) The capture of 892 Hessian soldiers
B) The Battle of Trenton
C) Christmas 1776
D) Washington and his men crossed the Delaware

Answer 1

Christmas 1776, when Washington and his men crossed the Delaware, happened first.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct chronological order of events is as follows:

1. Christmas 1776: Washington and his men crossed the Delaware on the night of December 25th and early hours of December 26th.
2. The Battle of Trenton: Washington led his troops to surprise and defeat the Hessian encampment in Trenton on December 26, 1776.
3. The capture of 892 Hessian soldiers: This occurred during the Battle of Trenton when Washington's army captured over 1,000 Hessian soldiers.

Therefore, Christmas 1776, when Washington and his men crossed the Delaware, happened first.