During World War I, the bulk of troops on all sides was drawn from the ranks of

A) colonials.
B) paid mercenaries.
C) middle-class volunteers.
D) workers and farmers.

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During World War I, the bulk of troops on all sides was drawn from the ranks ofA) colonials.B) paid mercenaries.C) middle-class volunteers.D) workers and farmers.

Andrew Mandujano · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  The majority of soldiers in World War I were conscripted or volunteered from the working class and agricultural sectors, reflecting the demographic makeup of the societies involved. Middle-class volunteers, colonials, and mercenaries also participated, but the vast majority were workers and farmers.

During World War I, the bulk of troops on all sides was drawn from the ranks of

A) colonials.
B) paid mercenaries.
C) middle-class volunteers.
D) workers and farmers.

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