Cause Chains

This worksheet asks students to trace cause-and-effect relationships for major Reconstruction policies. Students explain the effects of laws such as the Reconstruction Acts, Civil Rights Act of 1866, and 14th Amendment. They also write extended effects to show long-term impact. This activity helps students see how policies shaped life in the South.
Skill Building Explanation:

Mapping cause-and-effect relationships builds essential analytical reading skills. Students learn to identify what actions led to specific historical outcomes. Writing extended effects strengthens inferential thinking. Worksheets like this deepen understanding of how government policies influence social change.