Answer:
C. Washington’s battle strategies during the war led to the surrender of Cornwallis in 1781.
"sword," and "pen" demonstrate metonymy, refering to the church, the military, and the literary arts, respectively. In Wordsworth's sonnet, he accomplishes two purposes and develops two themes. He pays personal tribute to John Milton, and he offers strong social criticism of conditions in England in 1802.
I am not entirely sure on this one... but the third option is my best guess.
c.) the area looks barren.
