Why do historians analyze historical events and cause-and-effect relationships?

What stalled germany's initial invasion into france in 1914

Began during presidency of john q. adams tariff of 1828 and 1832 states’ rights versus federal authority john c. calhoun’s ‘proclamation to the people of south carolina’ concluded during the presidency of andrew jackson is which event are these characteristics describing

Select all that apply. if you lived in the olmec civilization you might have: 1) been amoung the first people on the planet to eat corn 2)worshiped a cougar deity 3)seen sculptures with downturned mouths and eyes 4)visited pyramids on a coastal island 5) made small figurines to put in trenches around the local temple