Question

The main argument of “The Human Drift” can be found in this line: “The history of civilisation is a history of wandering, sword in hand, in search of food.” Identify a supporting argument of “The Human Drift” and analyze its connection to this main argument.

Answer 1

Answer:

In The Human Drift, Jack London tries to present his view on the history of civilization in the world.

Explanation:

The Human Drift tells us the behaviour of human history, which requires wandering for a better place to live, sword in hand, and search of food for survival. London uses small statements to give historical examples as proof that contribute to strengthening his argument. From Central Europe, the Aryans moved into Asia, and from Central Asia, the Turanians have roamed across Europe. Phoenicians and the Greeks established their civilization in the Mediterranean region and later followed by the Roman Empire. The Angles and Saxons entered into Britain, and the English have sailed around the world and established colonies. Europeans countries sailed to America and established their colonies.