Question

1.3.2 quiz: argumentation
achieve its goals. based on this information, he argues that the french
revolution produced far more negative outcomes than positive ones.
which part of the historians argument is his claim?
a. based on this information, he argues that the french revolution
produced far more negative outcomes than positive ones.
b. in his opinion, it is morally wrong for any political movement to
use violence to achieve its goals.
c. he notes that, following the revolution, a rash of violence swept
over france.
d. he refers to the execution of french royalty and the european wars
that revolutionaries launched following their victory to support his
argument.

Explanation:

A claim is a statement that presents an argument's main position. In this case, option A directly states the historian's main argument about the French Revolution's outcomes. Options B is a general opinion, C and D are supporting details (evidence) rather than the main claim.

Answer:

A. Based on this information, he argues that the French Revolution produced far more negative outcomes than positive ones.