Why do history texts often use a cause and effect structure?

ATo explain the reasons for an event and its outcomes
BTo explain an event from different points of view
CTo relate the events in the order they happened
DTo point out differences between historical events and events today

A) To explain the reasons for an event and its outcomes

History texts often use a cause and effect structure because it helps readers understand how events are interconnected and how one event can lead to another. By explaining the causes of a historical event and the effects that resulted from it, readers can gain a deeper understanding of the significance and impact of that event in shaping history.