WORLD WAR I
CAUSES AND COURSE OF THE WAR
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Memorial Day
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Veteran’s Day
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Formerly it was called Armistice Day. The date signifies the anniversary of the end of the First World War, when the Armistice signed with Germany took effect at 11 a.m. on November 11, 1918. Other countries that are celebrating the memorial call it Remembrance Day or Armistice Day.
Detailed explanation-2: -Veterans Day commemorated the service of all U.S. veterans, while Memorial Day honors those who have died while in military service. Another military holiday that also occurs in May, Armed Forces Day, honors those currently serving in the U.S. military.
Detailed explanation-3: -These memorial gestures all took place on November 11, giving universal recognition to the celebrated ending of World War I fighting at 11 a.m., November 11, 1918 (the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month).
Detailed explanation-4: -Armistice Day The Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919, marking the official end of World War I.
Detailed explanation-5: -Armistice on the Western Front. On Nov. 11, 1918, after more than four years of horrific fighting and the loss of millions of lives, the guns on the Western Front fell silent.