Do you know this it is for social studies

Contention

A contention is like an assertion, especially in an argument.  Another word for that is claim.  Think claim like the kind of claim ur supposed to back up with evidence in an argumentative essay

None of the other words make sense

abraham lincoln, according to anyone who was connected with agriculture, represented the worst of northern politicians. shortly after lincoln was elected, south carolina seceded from the union. they along with other southern states, retained their anger. in a way, it was their own fault: the democrats were split in the south. some wanted slavery to be extended in other states that were about to join the union and some didn't want it badly enough. lincoln had a solid backing from his party: the republicans were united in not wanting slavery to be expanded.

the graphs indicate that few people in bolivia work in industry, as that is the least expressive sector shown in the respective graphic.