Which term describes a clearly stated argument supporting a particular point of view

I think the answer would be a claim or thesis. Claim because you are saying your opinion or it is the part of the argument that you claim. Thesis because it is basically your claim by stating what it is.

i believe the correct answer is option b. most eastern european nations joined nato.

though i could be wrong, option d. the eastern european nations were granted complete independence, would be another choice.

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julius caesar turned the roman republic into the roman empire by coming in and taking the "dictator" role during the time of a civil war (elites vs lower classes) winning battles and reputation, then declaring him dictator for life

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