When George Washington crossed the Delaware River on Christmas night, 1776, he surprised and scattered
A. Hessian soldiers fighting for the British.
B. French regulars.
C. British-allied Indians.
D. a band of American Loyalists.
E. British regulars.
Answer: A
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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