Evidence
A piece of text or description of an image that supports a statement.
Rome's seas and rivers provided important trade access.
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Claim
Reasoning
"Along the Tiber River, many Roman merchants made a living by selling their products."
A strong statement that answers an open-ended question and can be supported by evidence.
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An explanation that proves a statement using evidence provided.
This text shows that the Tiber River was crucial for merchants to sell and trade their goods.