Why Did George Washington Cross the Delaware River....?

To attack the Brits on Christmas day as sort of a surprise attack. The Americans were previously losing the war and they were desperate for a win.
Why Did George Washington Cross the Delaware River....?
To get to the other side.
Why Did George Washington Cross the Delaware River....?
It was on December 25, 1776 during the American Revolutionary War and was the first move in a surprise attack against the Hessian(german) forces at Trenton, New Jersey in the Battle of Trenton.
Reply:It was a surprise attack on the Hessian mercenaries stationed at Trenton, NJ. They were most likely going to be royally smashed on booze because it was Christmas and therefore lax.
Reply:To Kill the Hessian on the other side!