Question

question 1 of 20
which statement best illustrates a claim of fact?
a. world war ii was the deadliest conflict in human history.
b. the great depression was the most significant cause of world war ii.
c. the united states was wrong to drop nuclear weapons on japan during world war ii.
d. the german government should be forced to compensate the families of holocaust victims.

Explanation:

A claim of fact is a statement that can be proven true or false through evidence. Option A states a factual assertion about World War II being the deadliest conflict. It can be verified by historical data on casualties. Option B is a claim of cause - effect (interpretation). Option C is a claim of value (right - wrong judgment). Option D is a claim of policy (what should be done).

Answer:

A. World War II was the deadliest conflict in human history.