They had been forced to retreat to the Pennsylvania side of the Delaware River. Washington used the poor weather conditions and geographic challenge of a river crossing to aid him in successfully carrying out the surprise attack at Trenton.
The correct answer is B) Washington used unlikely river crossing and cover of darkness to surprise attack.
Geography influenced the Battle of Trenton in that Washington used unlikely river crossing and cover of darkness to surprise attack.
Although the Continental Army had limitations and was not as prepared as the British Army, General George Washington knew how to find ways to overcome adversities and used the geography of the place to his advantage. For instance, rivers in the Battle of Trenton played a key role to trap the English troops and forced them to surrender. The Battle of Trenton was held on December 25 and 26, 1776.
When farmers’ incomes fell due to low prices in the 1920s, they <span>Sold land, a lot and generally headed into cities or to California as they were unable repay their loans.</span>
What costly mistake did the Confederate make before the Battle of Antietam? They divided their army. The Union army also found Lee's battle plan at an abandoned Confederate camp.
