Question

which of the following statements best describes the impact of total war during world war i?
a. the war was fought on several fronts and involved every country on every continent in the fighting.
b. the war was fought in trenches far away from cities in order to keep wartime atrocities a secret.
c. the war forced small countries to join together to form huge empires for their own defense.
d. the war affected not only the military but also all aspects of a country, including politics, economics, and civilians.

Explanation:

Total war involves mobilizing all resources and affects all parts of society, not just the military. Options A, B, and C are inaccurate descriptions related to total - war characteristics.

Answer:

D. The war affected not only the military but also all aspects of a country, including politics, economics, and civilians.