Which event demonstrated Washington's crossing of the Delaware River?

• A. Battle of Bunker Hill
• B. Battle of Yorktown
• C. Washington's Crossing of the Delaware River
• D. Battle of Saratoga

Answer: (C)

This question tests recognition of a famous Revolutionary War moment where geography and timing were used to turn the tide. Washington’s Crossing of the Delaware River refers to the midnight crossing on December 25–26, 1776, when Washington led his troops across the icy Delaware to surprise the Hessian forces stationed at Trenton. This bold move showed decisive leadership and the willingness to take a calculated risk to regain momentum after setbacks. The quick victory at Trenton, followed by the win at Princeton, gave a major morale boost and helped shift the war’s momentum in favor of the American cause.

The other events listed are separate battles that occurred at different places and times and do not depict the crossing itself, so they don’t illustrate the act of crossing the Delaware.