Question

question 6 of 20
what events led to the surrender of the german army in europe?

a. allied troops had fought their way into berlin, causing adolf hitler to commit suicide and his army generals to surrender.

b. russian troops had completely overrun the remaining germain defenses in the west, while u.s. troops converged from the east, causing the german generals to surrender.

c. the allied forces had developed an atomic bomb that they were threatening to use on germany if adolf hitler and his generals didnt surrender.

d. allied forces had advanced into berlin, causing adolf hitler and the germany army to immediately surrender.

Explanation:

• Option B has incorrect directions (Russian troops were from the east, U.S. from the west).
• Option C: Atomic bombs were used on Japan, not threatened for Germany.
• Option D: Hitler committed suicide, not surrendered immediately with the army.
• Option A: Allied troops (including Soviets) entered Berlin. Hitler committed suicide, and then German army generals surrendered, which aligns with historical events.

Answer:

A. Allied troops had fought their way into Berlin, causing Adolf Hitler to commit suicide and his army generals to surrender.