Answer: b. New weaponry and technology did not address the stalemate of trench warfare, prolonging the war and leading to the massive loss of human lives.
World War I introduced many modern warfares which include airplanes, tanks, trench warfares and other weapons. Along the western front, most of the war was fought using trench warfare. Both sides dug long lines of trenches to protect the soldiers from gunfires and the area between the trenches was called No Man's Land. Trench warfares prolonged the war which led to the loss of millions of soldiers.
Answer:
A. It failed to create a regional balance of power between China and Japan.
D. It led to increasing tensions between the U.S. and Japan.
Explanation:
Taft aimed to maintain the balance of power in Asia by supporting China’s ability to withstand Japanese interference in the region. At first, he was successful and helped the Chinese government to develop a good railroad industry. But he pushed the Open Door policy to Manchuria, which conflicted with the Japanese interests. Taft did not reach the power balance in the region and it also heightened tensions between Japan and the US. Japan eventually consolidated itself as the main Asian power.
