This excerpt mentions an armistice. An armistice is
A) the treaty that ends a war.
B) a fight between two groups or armies that cannot agree on peace.
C) an agreement to stop fighting for a certain period of time.
D) a group of soldiers who fight together in battle.
The correct answer is C) an agreement to stop fighting for a certain period of time.
An armistice is an agreement between warring parties to cease hostilities temporarily. It does not officially end a war, but it allows for a pause in fighting, often to negotiate a more comprehensive peace settlement.