Practice - Causation: Why Things Happen
Practice Questions
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What is a proximate cause? Give an example.
💡 Hint: Think of a recent event and identify what immediately triggered it.
What is the difference between proximate and underlying causes?
💡 Hint: Consider why an event happened versus what long-term conditions made it possible.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What do proximate causes refer to?
💡 Hint: Think of what happens right before an event occurs.
True or False: Causation in history only focuses on single causes.
💡 Hint: Consider how complex historical events really are.
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Challenge Problems
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Evaluate how misunderstanding proximate and underlying causes can distort historical narratives. Provide an example.
💡 Hint: Consider a well-known event and analyze how focusing only on one aspect can change the story.
Construct a causal diagram for a historical event of your choice, including proximate and underlying causes.
💡 Hint: Think about how to visually map out influences on an event, leading to the final outcome.
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