A New War Quick Check

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Question
Compare the Eastern and Western Fronts of World War I. Which statement gives the most accurate comparison?(1 point)
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The Western Front was stagnant, while the Eastern Front shifted a lot. They had roughly the same number of offensives.
The Western Front was stagnant, while the Eastern Front shifted a lot. They had roughly the same number of offensives.

The Western Front was stagnant, but had many offensives. The Eastern Front had fewer offensives, but the front shifted considerably during each one.
The Western Front was stagnant, but had many offensives. The Eastern Front had fewer offensives, but the front shifted considerably during each one.

The Western Front had few offensives and little movement. The Eastern Front had more offensives and moved constantly.
The Western Front had few offensives and little movement. The Eastern Front had more offensives and moved constantly.

The Western Front moved constantly and had many offensives. The Eastern Front had little movement and fewer offensives.

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The most accurate comparison is:

The Western Front was stagnant, but had many offensives. The Eastern Front had fewer offensives, but the front shifted considerably during each one.

This captures the general nature of both fronts during World War I, where the Western Front experienced trench warfare leading to little territorial change, while the Eastern Front saw more mobility and shifts in the battle lines.