Why did washington retreat from new york city?

he was hoping for the people of the city to rally and assist him.
he was facing superior numbers and weapons.
he wanted to force the british to pursue him.
he needed to move his troops to a more stable city.

He wanted to force the British pursue him.

Explanation:

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b) the confederacy had to pay all union war expenses.