Question

why would stickball be a good alternative to war?
a. because people enjoyed stickball so much that they resolved conflicts quickly so they wouldn’t miss any games
b. because stickball kept people busy and away from other tribes so it was less likely that they would go to war
c. because a game of stickball could be used to settle arguments over land instead of a violent war with lives lost
d. because stickball was a special dance competition and dancing kept people happy so they wouldn’t fight

Explanation:

Stick - ball as a non - violent way to settle disputes like land arguments is a good alternative to war which causes loss of lives. Option A focuses on enjoyment rather than conflict - resolution, option B on keeping busy rather than resolving disputes, and option D misidentifies stick - ball as a dance competition.

Answer:

C. because a game of stickball could be used to settle arguments over land instead of a violent war with lives lost