Question

question 5 of 10
which statement describes a fact rather than an opinion?

a. the revolutionary war was more important than the civil war.

b. more u.s. soldiers died in the civil war than in any other war.

c. the civil war was the most important conflict in u.s. history.

d. the south never had a realistic chance at winning the civil war.

Explanation:

• Option A: "More important" is a subjective judgment, so it's an opinion.
• Option B: The number of U.S. soldiers who died in each war is a verifiable historical fact, so this is a fact.
• Option C: "Most important" is a subjective evaluation, so it's an opinion.
• Option D: "Never had a realistic chance" is a subjective assessment, so it's an opinion.

Answer:

B. More U.S. soldiers died in the Civil War than in any other war.