Question

Emanuel Leutze’s Washington Crossing the Delaware, describes the historic event when __________________

Answer 1

This painting depicts General George Washington leading his troops across the Delaware River to launch a surprise attack against the German mercenaries, called Hessians, who were not expecting an attack due to the fact that they were celebrating Christmas. The fighting that ensued, called the Battle of Trenton, led to a major win for the American colonists.

Answer 2

It describes when George Washington crossed the Delaware River in 1776 during the time of the Revolutionary War.