During the events of Lexington and Concord,
A)colonists tried to surprise the British by seizing a British arsenal.
B)the Americans lost many more men than the British.
C)the British were harassed by the gunfire of American farmers.
D)George Washington gained his first victory in the conflict with England.
E)Massachusetts was further alienated from the more moderate colonies.

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The events of Lexington and Concord were primarily defined by the British march to seize colonial weapons and the American resistance that followed. As the British marched, they were fired upon by American farmers and militiamen, leading to casualties on both sides. The surprise attack to seize a British arsenal (A) did not occur until later in the war, and George Washington did not gain his first victory until the Battle of Trenton. While Massachusetts did become a focal point of the resistance after Lexington and Concord, there is no evidence that it became further alienated from the other colonies (E). Overall, option C is the best choice as it accurately reflects the key events and dynamics of the Battle of Lexington and Concord.

During the Events of Lexington and Concord