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Question: Why Did George Washington Cross the Delaware River!.!.!.!.!?
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It was a surprise attack on the Hessian mercenaries stationed at Trenton, NJ!. They were most likely going to be royally smashed on booze because it was Christmas and therefore lax!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

It was on December 25, 1776 during the American Revolutionary War and was the first move in a surprise attack against the Hessian(german) forces at Trenton, New Jersey in the Battle of Trenton!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

To attack the Brits on Christmas day as sort of a surprise attack!. The Americans were previously losing the war and they were desperate for a win!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

To Kill the Hessian on the other side!Www@QuestionHome@Com

To get to the other side!.Www@QuestionHome@Com