Question

Who were the Hessians?

A.
British sailors who chose to help the colonists

B.
French cavalry hired by the Continental Army

C.
Dutch soldiers who volunteered to help the British

D.
German soldiers hired by the British

Answer 1

The Hessians were 18th-century German auxiliaries contracted for military service by the British government, who found it easier to borrow money to pay for their service than to recruit its own soldiers. The British used the Hessians in several conflicts, including in the Irish Rebellion of 1798, but they are most widely associated with combat operations in the American Revolutionary War.

So what i think it should be D.

Answer 2

thank you I'll tell you if it's correct

Answer 3

ok :)