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Which statement best describes the overall effects of new technology, such as poison gas and improved artillery, during World War I?
New technology sped up the conclusion of the war.
New technology overcame the effectiveness of trenches.
New technology contributed to the stalemate on the western front.
New technology reduced the need for troops.
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New technology contributed to the stalemate on the Western Front.
Reason: weapons like machine guns, improved artillery, barbed wire, and poison gas made defensive positions deadly and hard to break, producing high casualties and long-lasting trench warfare rather than a quick, decisive victory.
Reason: weapons like machine guns, improved artillery, barbed wire, and poison gas made defensive positions deadly and hard to break, producing high casualties and long-lasting trench warfare rather than a quick, decisive victory.
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