Question

in 1914, a quick german victory in the war was prevented as a result of: a. the first battle of the marne b. the second battle of the marne c. the battle of the somme d. the battle of verdun

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• Option A: The First Battle of the Marne (1914) stopped the German advance toward Paris, preventing a quick victory.
• Option B: The Second Battle of the Marne occurred in 1918, not 1914.
• Option C: The Battle of the Somme began in 1916, not 1914.
• Option D: The Battle of Verdun started in 1916, not 1914.

Only the First Battle of the Marne (1914) matches the timeline and context of preventing a quick German victory.

Answer:

A. The first Battle of the Marne