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

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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