Question

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

A.How much more territory does the United States control today than when it was first founded?

B.The Roman Empire traded with Han China because Chinese silk had been found in early Roman cities.

C.Why do you think the Confederate States of America were not able to win the American Civil War?

D.Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809, and was shot on April 11, 1865 at Ford’s Theater.

Answer 1

CORRECT ANSWER~ (B) The Roman Empire traded with Han China because Chinese silk had been found in early Roman cities

Answer 2

The only example of a historical argument would be "B.The Roman Empire traded with Han China because Chinese silk had been found in early Roman cities," since this would require some evidence in order to be convincing. The other options are either questions on basic facts.