Question

evaluating a cause-and-effect text structure

on february 24, when hall sensed that the zimmermann telegram would tip the balance in favor of the u.s. joining the allied forces, the british home secretary presented the telegram to president wilson. one week later, news of the zimmermann telegram was splashed across the front page of american newspapers. on april 6, 1917, the congress of the united states declared war on germany and its allies.
-the dark game, paul janeczko

which statement best evaluates the cause-and-effect text structure in this passage?

• the text structure supports the idea that there were effects when congress declared war
• the text structure helps to show the effects that resulted from hall sharing the telegram
• the text structure helps to show the causes of halls decision to share the telegram
• the text structure supports the idea that newspaper headlines had an effect on congress

Explanation:

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Analyze the passage text

The passage outlines a sequence of events:

1. Hall sensed the Zimmermann telegram would tip the balance, leading the British home secretary to present it to President Wilson.
2. One week later, the telegram was published in American newspapers.
3. On April 6, 1917, Congress declared war on Germany.

This sequence shows how Hall's action of sharing the telegram initiated a chain of events that culminated in the US declaring war.

Evaluate the text structure

Using Textual Analysis, we examine how the cause-and-effect structure functions here. The initial cause is Hall sharing the telegram, and the subsequent effects are the public news coverage and the eventual declaration of war by Congress.

Assess the options

• Option 1 suggests the structure supports effects after Congress declared war, which is incorrect because the declaration of war is the final effect shown.
• Option 2 states the structure shows the effects resulting from Hall sharing the telegram. This aligns with our Evaluating Evidence process, as the text directly links Hall's action to the subsequent publication and declaration of war.
• Option 3 focuses on the causes of Hall's decision, which the text does not explain in detail.
• Option 4 suggests newspaper headlines had an effect on Congress, which is not the primary cause-and-effect relationship established.

Determine the correct choice

Option 2 is the most accurate evaluation of the cause-and-effect structure in this passage.
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<mcq-option>The text structure helps to show the causes of Hall's decision to share the telegram</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>The text structure supports the idea that newspaper headlines had an effect on Congress</mcq-option>
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Analyze the passage text

The passage outlines a sequence of events:

1. Hall sensed the Zimmermann telegram would tip the balance, leading the British home secretary to present it to President Wilson.
2. One week later, the telegram was published in American newspapers.
3. On April 6, 1917, Congress declared war on Germany.

This sequence shows how Hall's action of sharing the telegram initiated a chain of events that culminated in the US declaring war.

Evaluate the text structure

Using Textual Analysis, we examine how the cause-and-effect structure functions here. The initial cause is Hall sharing the telegram, and the subsequent effects are the public news coverage and the eventual declaration of war by Congress.

Assess the options

• Option 1 suggests the structure supports effects after Congress declared war, which is incorrect because the declaration of war is the final effect shown.
• Option 2 states the structure shows the effects resulting from Hall sharing the telegram. This aligns with our Evaluating Evidence process, as the text directly links Hall's action to the subsequent publication and declaration of war.
• Option 3 focuses on the causes of Hall's decision, which the text does not explain in detail.
• Option 4 suggests newspaper headlines had an effect on Congress, which is not the primary cause-and-effect relationship established.

Determine the correct choice

Option 2 is the most accurate evaluation of the cause-and-effect structure in this passage.
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<mcq-option>The text structure helps to show the causes of Hall's decision to share the telegram</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>The text structure supports the idea that newspaper headlines had an effect on Congress</mcq-option>
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