Lexington and Concord The majority of history scholars agree that the open warfare portion of the American War for Independence began in two small Massachusetts towns: Lexington and Concord. To stop the British from discovering military supplies hidden in Concord, the American Minutemen attempted to stall or halt the British Regulars in Lexington Common. While the opposing factions were facing off against one another, a shot was fired from an unknown source, causing hostilities to break into violence. After the skirmish at Lexington settled, multiple people from both sides lay dead and the British continued their way toward Concord. Which of the following best describes the tone of the passage?

A. Beating egg whites means stirring them vigorously.

B. Folding in peanut butter must be done with an electric appliance.

C. These cookies can be cooked in a microwave oven.

D. These cookies should be cooled on a baking rack.

A. To entertain

B. To inform

C. To persuade

D. To express

A. A

B. B

C. C

D. D