A New War Quick Check

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Question
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

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

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

1 answer

The option 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 refers to a conflict where countries devote all their resources (both civilian and military) to the war effort, blurring the lines between combatants and non-combatants.