General Washington chose to cross an ice-chocked Delaware River winter’s night because his purpose was to make a surprise attack on a Hessian garrison which consists of 1,400 soldiers located in and around Trenton, New Jersey. Washington had hoped that a fast victory in Trenton would boost morale in his army and encourage additional men to join Continentals rank in the coming new year.
As trade grew, Medieval cities became overcrowded and unnecessary. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the third option or option "c". The other options that are given in the question can be neglected. I hope that the answer has actually come to your help.
It entered in 1821 as a slave state.