Question

question 15 of 26
how did world war is impact on the united states differ from its impact on belgium?
a. the united states suffered a large number of casualties from combat, but belgium managed to remain neutral.
b. the united states gained large amounts of overseas territory, but belgium lost territory to surrounding nations.
c. the united states avoided damage to its homeland, but belgium was devastated from battles in its territory.
d. the united states became weakened by internal unrest, but belgium became stronger politically.

Explanation:

The US was not directly invaded during WWI, so its homeland was not devastated. Belgium, on the other hand, was a battlefield and suffered significant destruction from battles in its territory. Option A is wrong as Belgium was not neutral. Option B is incorrect as the US did not gain large - amounts of overseas territory and Belgium did not lose territory to surrounding nations. Option D is also wrong as the US did not become weakened by internal unrest and Belgium did not become stronger politically during WWI.

Answer:

C. The United States avoided damage to its homeland, but Belgium was devastated from battles in its territory.