Question

question 2 of 10
which statement best completes the sequence of events leading to cease - fire and peace talks?
germany launches a massive offensive on the western front. march 1918
u.s. troops arrive in force, helping to turn back the german troops. july 1918
german forces begin to collapse after allied victory in the battle of amiens. august 1918
? fall 1918
a. the allies plan a coordinated assault on german lines, forcing germany to surrender.
b. allied forces lose the meuse - argonne offensive, forcing the allies to call for a cease - fire.
c. allied forces begin to collapse after several german victories, forcing the allies to surrender.
d. allied and german forces are in a stalemate until both sides decide to call a cease - fire

Explanation:

The sequence shows German forces collapsing after the Battle of Amiens in August 1918. In Fall 1918, the Allies launched coordinated offensives (including the Meuse-Argonne Offensive) that pushed German forces back, leading to Germany's surrender and the cease-fire/peace talks. Options B, C, and D are incorrect: the Allies won the Meuse-Argonne Offensive, German forces were collapsing not Allied, and there was no stalemate as German forces were in retreat.

Answer:

A. The Allies plan a coordinated assault on German lines, forcing Germany to surrender.