By 1916, the stalemate on the Western Front meant that neither the Allies nor the Central Powers could make significant advancements. This led to entrenched positions and heavy casualties without territorial gains. The deadlock prompted a shift towards new military technologies to break the impasse. ;
By 1916, the stalemate on the Western Front meant that neither the Allies nor the Central Powers could make significant progress, leading to heavy casualties without territorial gains. This deadlock caused both sides to entrench themselves and explore new military technologies to break the impasse. The most accurate answer to the question is option C: Neither side was able to make progress in the war.
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