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7.34 Causation and Argumentation Worksheet

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This Grade 7 Social Studies worksheet provides structured practice on 7.34 Causation and Argumentation. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Causation and Argumentation - Which choice best demonstrates this skill — Causation and Argumentation — by asking students to explain multiple causes and effects, evaluate the relative influence of different causes, and construct arguments supported by relevant evidence.? (C3 D2.His.14.6-8, D2.His.15.6-8; C3 D3.3.6-8, D3.4.6-8)

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

In November 1989, East Germans crossed through newly opened border checkpoints in Berlin. Earlier that year, Hungary opened parts of its border with Austria, and mass demonstrations in East German cities demanded reforms. Soviet leader Gorbachev signaled he would not use force to keep satellites in line.

Which explanation best evaluates the causes of the Berlin Wall's opening described in the passage?

AThe Wall opened only because a single official made a mistake, and all other pressures were irrelevant

BHungary's border change caused protests rather than being connected to them

CSoviet willingness to intervene increased, forcing the Wall open

DRegional openings, sustained public protest, and reduced Soviet willingness to intervene combined to make the border change possible

Solution & Explanation:The passage lists several interacting factors: Hungary's opening, mass demonstrations, and Soviet non-intervention signals. A strong evaluation treats them as combined pressures leading to the Wall's opening.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

Climate historians note that parts of Europe experienced colder, unstable weather during the Little Ice Age. A local court record shows a spike in witchcraft accusations after several years of crop failure, while a church sermon blames misfortune on 'evil acts.'

Which argument best connects these pieces of evidence without confusing correlation and causation?

ACold weather directly proves witches existed

BWeather-driven crop failures could increase fear and scapegoating, which, combined with religious explanations, may contribute to more accusations, though other local factors still matter

CAccusations prove weather had no effect on society

DSermons alone fully explain crop failures

Solution & Explanation:The evidence suggests a plausible pathway: hardship leading to fear and scapegoating reinforced by sermons. The cautious argument uses 'could' and recognizes other factors, avoiding overclaiming.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

Two historians debate the Mfecane in southern Africa. Historian A blames violent disruptions mainly on Shaka's Zulu expansion. Historian B argues that earlier slave raiding and colonial frontier pressures contributed to instability and that sources exaggerate Shaka's role. The surviving written sources were mostly produced by missionaries and later colonial officials.

Which conclusion is most justified based on the passage's source situation?

AMissionary sources are perfect, so Shaka must be the only cause

BBecause most written sources come from outsiders with possible biases, historians should triangulate with other evidence before assigning one leader as the sole cause

CBias means history is impossible, so no conclusions can be drawn

DColonial officials always minimize violence, so Shaka's role is surely exaggerated

Solution & Explanation:The passage highlights limited, potentially biased sources. The cautious, best-supported conclusion is to seek additional evidence and avoid single-cause claims tied to one figure.

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This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 7 Social Studies students. It aligns with educational standard SS.7.34 (Grade 7 social studies practice focused on causation and argumentation.).