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

Washington launched the attack on Trenton early on December 26, 1776, after crossing the Delaware River on Christmas night. The Hessian troops defending Trenton were not expecting an attack during the holiday, so the surprise helped the Continental Army win. Choice B is correct: he attacked when the British forces were not expecting to fight.

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