Which of the following best explains the concept of total war?(1 point)

Responses

the U.S. decision to delay entering the war until 1917, but then commit themselves entirely to supporting the Allies
the U.S. decision to delay entering the war until 1917, but then commit themselves entirely to supporting the Allies

a type of war in which participants use all available resources to support their war efforts, including civilians doing work on the home front
a type of war in which participants use all available resources to support their war efforts, including civilians doing work on the home front

the Allies’ use of trenches in World War I, which prolonged attacks against the Central powers and were very deadly
the Allies’ use of trenches in World War I, which prolonged attacks against the Central powers and were very deadly

the decision by the Allies to use resources from their colonies, instead of making those at home get involved in the war

1 answer

The response that best explains the concept of total war is:

a type of war in which participants use all available resources to support their war efforts, including civilians doing work on the home front.

Total war involves the mobilization of an entire society, including civilians, to support the military effort, often blurring the lines between combatants and non-combatants.