During world war i, the zigzag pattern of trenches on the front lines was designed to
a. provide a place from which to fire on the enemy.
b. supply soldiers with a place to store weapons.
c. protect troops from enemy fire.
d. shield machine guns from enemy attack.

Which statement best describes the economy of india in the late 1700s? in the late 1700s, british farmers produced cotton that was shipped to indian factories to produce textiles. in the late 1700s, indian farmers produced cotton that was shipped to british factories to produce textiles. in the late 1700s, taxes were lowered to promote struggling manufacturing and trade industries in india. in the late 1700s, taxes were raised to gain revenue from the growing manufacturing industries in india.