Question

cause & effect practice
**dont forget**
cause = the reason why something happened
effect = the result of something
example: cause: american pilots refused to teach bessie coleman.
effect: she went to another country to learn how to fly.
directions: complete the chart by filling in the missing cause or effect. answers should make sense with the information given to you.

cause (why)	effect (result)
2. they worked together.	2.
3. the laws were unfair.	3.
4.	4. jackie was able to break the color barrier.
5.	5. people challenged segregation.
6.	6. jackie won rookie of the year.

effect \due to\ cause sentence writing
directions: choose 2 cause and effect examples from above and write 2 full sentences using the phrase \due to\ to connect the details together.
example: \effect → \due to\ → cause\
jackie robinson stayed out of trouble due to the values his mother had taught him.
1.

2.

Explanation:

Part 1: Completing the Cause - Effect Chart

1. Cause: Many African Americans endured racism.

Effect: They fought for civil rights (or they faced hardships in various aspects of life like education, employment, etc.).

2. Cause: They worked together.

Effect: They were able to achieve some civil rights victories (or they could support each other in the face of discrimination).

3. Cause: The laws were unfair.

Effect: People protested against the legal system (or the minority groups faced unjust treatment in society).

4. Cause: Jackie had the support of his team and the courage to face discrimination.

Effect: Jackie was able to break the color barrier.

5. Cause: The existing segregation was unjust and oppressive.

Effect: People challenged segregation.

6. Cause: Jackie performed exceptionally well in his rookie year.

Effect: Jackie won Rookie of the year.

Part 2: Writing "Due To" Sentences

1.

She went to another country to learn how to fly due to American pilots refusing to teach Bessie Coleman.

2.

Jackie was able to break the color barrier due to his determination and the support he received.

Answer:

Part 1: Completing the Cause - Effect Chart

1. Cause: Many African Americans endured racism.

Effect: They fought for civil rights (or they faced hardships in various aspects of life like education, employment, etc.).

2. Cause: They worked together.

Effect: They were able to achieve some civil rights victories (or they could support each other in the face of discrimination).

3. Cause: The laws were unfair.

Effect: People protested against the legal system (or the minority groups faced unjust treatment in society).

4. Cause: Jackie had the support of his team and the courage to face discrimination.

Effect: Jackie was able to break the color barrier.

5. Cause: The existing segregation was unjust and oppressive.

Effect: People challenged segregation.

6. Cause: Jackie performed exceptionally well in his rookie year.

Effect: Jackie won Rookie of the year.

Part 2: Writing "Due To" Sentences

1.

She went to another country to learn how to fly due to American pilots refusing to teach Bessie Coleman.

2.

Jackie was able to break the color barrier due to his determination and the support he received.