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The Bill of Rights — Unit test

Question 5 • FL-2100010-M/J United States History

How did the timing of General Washington’s attack on Trenton help ensure a colonial victory?

Answer
A
He attacked when French officials were supplying the Continental army.
B
He chose a day when the British would not be expecting to fight.
C
He attacked in the winter, when armies usually did not fight.
D
He chose a day when the British army was marching on a nearby town.

Explanation

Washington attacked Trenton by crossing the Delaware River on Christmas night in 1776. The Hessian troops defending the town were not expecting an attack, which gave the Continental Army the advantage of surprise and helped secure victory. Choice D, that he chose a day when the British would not be expecting to fight, is correct.

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