The roman empire reached northwest to which sea

After early colonial losses to the british in new york, a.general washington withdrew his troops to pennsylvania. b.the colonies ratified the declaration of independence. c.the continental army set up headquarters at fort lee. d.general washington set up headquarters in new jersey.

The term  used by writer gertrude stein to describe those left deeply disillusioned by world war ia.lost generationb.baby boomerc.beat generationd.tea party 

How does the use of the word official in this stage direction affect the mood of the scene ?