What was it called when both sides fought from behind long ditches they dug with the earth piled in front to protect them?

What is the difference between one’s motive and one’s intent to commit a crime, and which is the most important in our legal system?

In the kingdom of saudi arabia the government controls every aspect of oil production which makes up the majority of the country's economy. while other businesses are owned by individuals, the biggest segment of saudi arabia's economy is oil production. saudi arabia's economy would best be described as a) entirely market. b) almost entirely command. c) a mixture between just market and traditional. d) a mixed economy with large amounts of command.

The platt amendment of 1901 forbade cuba from entering into any treaties that would allow undue foreign involvement in cuban affairs. this law was passed after the spanish-american war to make sure that european nations weren’t going to get involved with cuba. 1, why might the platt amendment be considered ironic? 2, what reasons would the united states have for not wanting european influence in cuba?