Question

which term identifies the mercenaries who fought in the british army during the american revolution?
russians
hessians
scots
french

Explanation:

During the American Revolution, the British hired mercenaries from the German state of Hesse - Cassel (and other Hessian states), known as Hessians, to fight in their army. Russians, Scots, and French were not the main mercenary group for the British in this conflict.

Answer:

Hessians (the option with "Hessians" text)