How is
explanation different from arguement

an argument is a rationale in which the reason presents evidence in support of a claim made in the conclusion. its purpose is to provide a basis for believing the conclusion to be true. an explanation is a rationale in which the reason presents a cause of some fact represented by the conclusion.

the navigation act prevented the colonies from exporting to countries other than britain and it prevented the importation of goods by other countries as well. so i believe the correct answer is d. other nations could not deliver goods to the colonies.

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