Question

Who were the Hessians? A. Dutch soldiers who volunteered to help the British B. French cavalry hired by the Continental Army C. British sailors who chose to help the colonists D. German soldiers hired by the British

Answer 1

Hessians were German mercenaries hired by the British to fight the Colonists.

Answer 2

D.  The Hessians were German mercenaries, or soldiers that fight for money, hired by the British.  The British hired them to fight during the American Revolution.