Question

which statement makes the best generalization about warfare in the early years of world war i?
○ significant territorial gains were made, but casualties were high.
○ significant territorial gains were made, and casualties were low.
○ few territorial gains were made, and casualties were high.
○ few territorial gains were made, but casualties were low.

Explanation:

In the early years of World War I, the warfare was characterized by trench warfare and stalemates. Battles like the Battle of the Somme and Verdun saw massive casualties but little territorial change as both sides were entrenched and advances were difficult. So the best generalization is that few territorial gains were made, and casualties were high.

Answer:

C. Few territorial gains were made, and casualties were high.