Question

Which statement best explains why the western front turned into a stalemate during World War I?

The construction of trenches made it hard for either side to advance.
Neither side was eager to attack the other along the western front.
Much of Europe’s wealth and most of its industry were based far from the region.
The western front was the border between the Allied and Central territories.

Answer 1

The construction of trenches made it hard for either side to advance.

Trench warfare, together with machine guns, barbed wire, and artillery, made offensive operations extremely costly and ineffective, producing a prolonged stalemate.