Read this excerpt from a passage about easter island an island in the south pacific that once supported a complex civilization. which type of evidence would support the authors thesis?

were at first enthusiastic in support of the revolution. however, over time divisions of opinion became apparent between federalists and anti-federalists

the language dates from the contacts of arabian traders with the inhabitants of the east coast of africa over many centuries. under arab influence, swahili originated as a lingua franca used by several closely related bantu-speaking tribal groups.