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 is the purpose of the passage?
A.
To entertain
B.
To inform
C.
To persuade
D.
To express
The purpose of the passage is:
B. To inform
Explanation: The passage provides factual information about the events that marked the beginning of the American War for Independence, specifically the skirmishes at Lexington and Concord. It aims to inform readers about the historical context and details of these events, rather than to entertain, persuade, or express personal opinions.