Question

the beginner’s american history by d. h montgomery (adapted excerpt) the king’s order in 1763, the war with the french ended with the english gaining possession of the whole of america from the atlantic ocean to the mississippi river. this part of america was ruled by george the third, king of england, who was now determined to send over more guards but wanted the people in the 13 - colonies in america to pay the cost of keeping these guards. however, people were not willing to do this because they felt that they were able to protect themselves without help of any kind. when the king said, “if the americans will not give the money, i will take it from them - for pay it they must and shall.” this was more than the king would have dared say about england; for there, if he wanted money to spend, he had to ask the people for it, and they could give it or not as they thought best. the americans said, “we have the same rights as our brothers in england, and the king cannot force us to give a single copper against our will. if he tries to take it from us, we will fight.” the “boston tea party” however, george the third did not really know the americans, and he did not think that they meant what they said. he tried to make them pay the money, but they would not, and from maine to georgia, all the people were of one mind. then the king thought of an alternate plan and arranged for shiploads of tea to be sent. select the correct answer. what is the tone of the passage? a. frustrated b. sarcastic c. accusatory d. dramatic

Explanation:

The passage simply presents historical events and statements without showing frustration, sarcasm, or accusation. It is a straightforward account, so it is not dramatic either.

Answer:

None of the above options accurately describe the tone. If we must choose from the given options, the passage is most neutral - but since that's not an option, the closest in the absence of a better choice would be none of these as the tone doesn't fit the extreme emotions suggested by A, B, C, or D.