World War I was originally called The Great War because
A) patriotism led people to think that war was a great thing.
B) it was larger and more expensive than "the Splendid Little War."
C) no one could predict that there would be another Great War in 1939.
D) it became "great" once the United States became involved.
Answer: C
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