Question

Which of the following is an example of a historical argument?

A. The Roman Empire traded with Han China because Chinese silk had been found in early Roman cities.
B. Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809, and was shot on April 11, 1865 at Ford’s Theater.
C. Why do you think the Confederate States of America were not able to win the American Civil War?
D. How much more territory does the United States control today than when it was first founded?

Answer 1

@hartnn

Answer 2

@mariod5

Answer 3

can you help me with somemore

Answer 4

we are looking for an argument is a set of propositions designed to demonstrate that a particular conclusion, called the thesis, is true. An argument is not simply a statement of opinion, but an attempt to give reasons for holding certain opinions.

Answer 5

lets use elimination

Answer 6

perhaps it will make the task significantly easier

Answer 7

A. The Roman Empire traded with Han China because Chinese silk had been found in early Roman cities. B. Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809, and was shot on April 11, 1865 at Ford’s Theater. C. Why do you think the Confederate States of America were not able to win the American Civil War? D. How much more territory does the United States control today than when it was first founded?

Answer 8

b is a statement so no

Answer 9

im not quite sure but my best guess is A. The Roman Empire traded with Han China because Chinese silk had been found in early Roman cities.

Answer 10

hope it helps

Answer 11

Read the following historical perspectives from two modern-day historians. Which of the following explains why Historian A mentions the issue of slavery while Historian B does not?