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In History / High School | 2025-07-05

The war on the western front was a stalemate by 1916. What was the effect of this development?
A. The British were able to take German territory.
B. The Germans were able to gain the advantage.
C. Neither side was able to make progress in the war.
D. The French suffered fewer casualties than the Germans.

Asked by leahca1810

Answer (2)

By 1916, the stalemate on the Western Front meant that neither the Allies nor the Central Powers could make significant advancements. This led to entrenched positions and heavy casualties without territorial gains. The deadlock prompted a shift towards new military technologies to break the impasse. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-05

By 1916, the stalemate on the Western Front meant that neither the Allies nor the Central Powers could make significant progress, leading to heavy casualties without territorial gains. This deadlock caused both sides to entrench themselves and explore new military technologies to break the impasse. The most accurate answer to the question is option C: Neither side was able to make progress in the war.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-07-10