Question

which statement best describes events on the eastern and southern fronts during world war i? a. battles on the eastern front weakened russia, while victories on the southern front strengthened italy. b. there was little movement on the eastern front, while serbia was overwhelmed by losses on the southern front. c. battles on the eastern front weakened russia, while italy and austria - hungary were in a stalemate on the southern front. d. decisive victories on the eastern front strengthened russia, while serbian forces were overwhelmed on the southern front.

Explanation:

On the WWI Eastern Front, repeated heavy defeats and resource strain weakened Russia, contributing to its 1917 revolution and exit from the war. On the Southern (Italian) Front, Italy and Austria-Hungary fought a series of costly battles with no decisive breakthrough, resulting in a prolonged stalemate. Option A is incorrect because Italy did not gain decisive strengthening victories. Option B is wrong as the Eastern Front had significant troop movements, not little movement. Option D is false because Russia suffered major losses, not decisive victories.

Answer:

C. Battles on the Eastern Front weakened Russia, while Italy and Austria-Hungary were in a stalemate on the Southern Front.