Use the sentence to answer the question. Although his younger students greeted the new practice with enthusiasm, the “old guard” had staked their reputations on the belief in miasmas. What type of connection does the author make between the ideas in this sentence? (1 point) 1) cause and effect 2)description )3problem and solution 4)contrast

Answer is  1.Cause & Effect

Explanation:

The author is saying even though the students greeted him with enthusiasm, ( cause) the old guard staked their reputations on the belief in miasmas ( effect)

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