What is one of the major characteristics of an argumentative thesis?
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a. it must contain newly discovered historical information.
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b. it must argue a point that can be challenged by others.
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c. it must not use rhetoric in order to persuade its readers.
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d. it must be based only on information from primary sources.

B. It must argue a point that can be challenged by others.

Explanation:

Argumentative thesis can represent a claim that is debatable and can be opposed by reasonable people. Statements about common knowledge, generally known and accepted fact or fields of general agreement cannot be argumentative theses, as few people can disagree about them.