What is the major difference between an argumentative thesis and an explanatory thesis?

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Which of the following resulted from asoka's rule of the mauryan empire? a. the empire gained control over india's southern trade routes. b. an order of secret police was developed to spy on people. c.alexander the great's troops left india. d. india experienced political unrest for many years.

Which of the following statements best explains why societies passed worker safety laws following the industrial revolution