USA HISTORY

AMERICAN IMPERIALISM(1890 1919)

THE UNITED STATES IN WORLD WAR I

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What was the significance of the battle of the Argonne forest?

(A) It was the battle in which the U.S. army was ambushed and defeated

(B) ** It was one of the last battles before Germany surrendered

(C) It was the bloodiest battle that was fought during World War I

(D) It was an allied victory that convinced the U.S. to enter the war

EXPLANATIONS BELOW

Concept note-1: -The offensive’s purpose was to reach Antwerp, which was critical for allied forces’ resupply. The offensive was a huge success, although it fell short of its objectives. The forces of the Together Kingdom and the United States remained united. The Germans were unable to reach Antwerp’s port.

Concept note-2: -The Meuse-Argonne Offensive was a part of the final Allied offensive of World War I. It was one of the attacks that brought an end to the War and was fought from September 26 – November 11, 1918, when the Armistice was signed.

Concept note-3: -What was the significance of the Battle of the Argonne Forest? The allies pushed back the Germans and broke through enemy lines, effectively invading Germany.

Concept note-4: -It weakened German forces and helped to secure victory for the Allies. D.

Concept note-5: -In 1918, a series of major German and Allied offensives broke the stalemate of trench warfare on the Western Front, resulting in the near-collapse of the German Army and the end of the fighting before the end of the year.