Question

Historian A argues that ancient Rome fell because its water was polluted.

Historian B responds that the water was fine and Rome fell because it had
become too large to govern. Which historian made the counterclaim?
A. Historian A
B. Historian B

Answer 1

Historian B made the counterclaim that Rome fell because it had become too large to govern.

Step-by-step explanation:

Historian B made the counterclaim that Rome fell because it had become too large to govern, not because its water was polluted. Historian A argued that ancient Rome fell due to water pollution.

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