Question

Washington’s crossing of The Delaware on Christmas night 1776 was significant for what reason? *

A. It caught the British off guard and ended the war.
B. It marked the first battle commanded by General Washington.
C. It convinced the French to sign a formal treaty with Congress.
D. It lifted morale and gave the American forces a much-needed victory.

Answer 1

Correct answer is D. It lifted morale and gave the American forces a much-needed victory.

Step-by-step explanation:

A is not correct as the war didn't ended until 1783.

B is not correct as he already was leading army in the battles of Boston and Long Island.

C is not correct as France entered the war after the battle of Saratoga.

D is correct as it lifted the morale of the army after the victories of Trenton and later Princeton.