This was a seminal battle in 1916 where the strategy of the Germans was to attack French positions from multiple sides and "bleed" the French army into capitulation (The idea being that since France couldn't afford to lose the position, they would throw in every man they had to defend it or capitulate). Despite over 500,000 deaths on both sides, the French were able to successfully hold their position.
a. First Battle of the Marne
b. Second Battle of the Marne
c. Battle of the Somme
d. Battle of Verdun
e. Battle of the Rhine
Answer: d. Battle of Verdun
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John Trenchard and Thomas Gordon were __________
A) Real Whigs B) Tories C) anarchists D) ministerial advisors
The ____ Amendment abolished slavery.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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a. true b. false