Which of the Following Statements Accurately Describes the Hessians of the Revolutionary

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements accurately describes the Hessians of the Revolutionary War?

• A) Few Hessians deserted the British army to join the American cause.
• B) Hessians were German mercenaries hired by the British.
• C) Hessians were no longer deployed when the war moved south.
• D) Hessians were guerrilla warriors who helped defeat Washington's army.
• E) Hessians were colonists who refused to support either side of the war.

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