AMERICAN IMPERIALISM 1890 1919
THE UNITED STATES IN WORLD WAR I
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Question
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Which of the following choices is not a result of trench warfare in World War I?
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a stalemate
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more people were killed
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the war was sped up
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soldiers were exposed to horrible conditions
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -During World War I, trench warfare was a defensive military tactic used extensively by both sides, allowing soldiers some protection from enemy fire but also hindering troops from readily advancing and thus prolonging the war.
Detailed explanation-2: -As they were often effectively trapped in the trenches for long periods of time, under nearly constant bombardment, many soldiers suffered from “shell shock, ” the debilitating mental illness known today as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
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