During the American Revolution, the British government hired German troops, called "Hessians," to assist them in battling American colonists. On December 26, 1776, George Washington defeated a large group of Hessians in the Battle of Trenton. He returned to Trenton a week later to draw British troops further south, and led a successful night march to capture Princeton on January 3. Which statement BEST explains how these victories helped colonial troops in the fight for independence? Question 28 options: They gave America control of most of New Jersey and strengthened the unity of colonial troops. They allowed American troops to take over important harbors and take control of trade. They provided troops with much-needed supplies as they were taken from the Hessians. They helped gain the support of Hessians, making their army larger and stronger.
