Question

Which of the following were reasons for the high death toll caused by World War I? Select all that apply.
(1 point)
Responses

Trench warfare made battles long and nearly impossible to win.
Trench warfare made battles long and nearly impossible to win.

Influenza spread across Europe and killed civilians and soldiers.
Influenza spread across Europe and killed civilians and soldiers.

Soldiers began using poisonous gas during battles.
Soldiers began using poisonous gas during battles.

Troops did not have enough food supplies and often starved.
only 2 answers are allowed

Answer 1

- Trench warfare made battles long and nearly impossible to win.
- Soldiers began using poisonous gas during battles.

These two directly contributed to the very high battlefield casualties of World War I.