What is a counterclaim in an argumentative essay?

a. the information that an author uses to support his or her point
b. the combination of two or more ideas into a new conclusion
c. the main point the author plans to prove in his or her piece of writing
d. a statement that weakens the main point of the author's writing

Which options accurately describe life events of explorer jacques cartier? (select all that apply.) (a) cartier established a colony near roanoke island in present-day north carolina. (b) cartier named canada after the huron-iroquois word for settlement, kanata. (c) cartier led three expeditions to canada and claimed the land for france. (d) cartier established the first permanent british north american colony.