World war i was the first war to use many new technologies. which of the following was true of the use of chemical warfare? a. neither side utilized chemical weapons as these had been banned in 1907, prior to the beginning of the war. b. weapons such as poison gas were developed as a reaction to the stalemate that occurred throughout most of the war. c. the use of chemical weapons was very effective during the war, causing most of the casualties. d. the effects of chemical weapons were thought to be too gruesome to employ against enemy troops.

the california missions began in the late 18th century as an effort to convert native americans to catholicism and expand european territory. there were 21 missions in all, lasting from 1769 until about 1833.   the missions were built by the spanish starting in 1769 in order to “colonize” the territory of alta california. so the missions were important because they were the means of settling california. it also wanted to keep other european countries out of alta california. building settlements along the coast would them meet these goals. missionaries wanted to convert the indians to the roman catholic faith. california indians did much of the work to build missions.

answer; i believe the correct answer is (favorable balance);