Question

Read the passage from Sugar Changed the World.

In the Age of Sugar, Europeans bought a product made
thousands of miles away that was less expensive than
the honey from down the road. That was possible only
because sugar set people in motion all across the world
-millions of them as slaves, in chains; a few in search
of their fortunes. A perfect taste made possible by the
most brutal labor. That is the dark story of sugar.
Mark this and return
What is the purpose of the cause-and-effect structure
of this passage? Select two options.
O to mark important events in the history of sugar
to show how the desire for sugar led to slavery
O to compare the labor used for sugar with that used in
other industries
Oto reveal that the reason for sugar's low price was
slavery
O to explain how honey led to the discovery of sugar

Answer 1

The purpose of the cause-and-effect structure of the passage is to reveal the dark story of sugar and how it led to slavery. Specifically, the passage shows how the desire for sugar led to the enslavement of millions of people across the world. The cause-and-effect structure is used to explain how sugar set people in motion all across the world, with millions of people being enslaved and a few in search of their fortunes. The passage also reveals that the reason for sugar's low price was slavery, which allowed Europeans to buy a product made thousands of miles away that was less expensive than the honey from down the road. Overall, the cause-and-effect structure is used to show the negative consequences of sugar production and trade, particularly the impact it had on slavery and rebellion.

Answer 2

The purpose of the cause-and-effect structure of this passage is:

A) to mark important events in the history of sugar to show how the desire for sugar led to slavery.

C) to reveal that the reason for sugar's low price was slavery.

Step-by-step explanation:

The passage highlights the interconnectedness of sugar production, trade, and slavery. It emphasizes how the demand for sugar led to the enslavement of millions of people and the brutal labor conditions involved in its production. The cause-and-effect structure is used to show the direct link between the desire for sugar and the institution of slavery, while also revealing the underlying reason for sugar's affordability.