Question

question 6 of 10
which statement explains one of the reasons world war i was so much more destructive than earlier conflicts?
a. armies used advanced weaponry developed during the industrial revolution.
b. western europeans fought against eastern europeans for the first time.
c. european armies relied on rapid offensive attacks rather than trench warfare.
d. both men and women were expected to join the military for the first time.

Explanation:

The Industrial Revolution led to the development of advanced weaponry like machine - guns, artillery, and chemical weapons. These weapons had greater destructive power compared to earlier conflicts.

• Option B: Western vs Eastern Europeans fighting for the first time is not a reason for greater destructiveness.
• Option C: Trench warfare was a defensive strategy and not the main reason for more destruction.
• Option D: Women joining the military (in non - combat roles mainly) did not contribute to the increased destructiveness of the war.

Answer:

A. Armies used advanced weaponry developed during the Industrial Revolution.