Question

Place the events in the correct order - Germany began the Hundred Days Offensive, blockaded Germany, signed an armistice.

Options:
a. Germany began, blockaded Germany, signed an armistice
b. Blockaded Germany, signed an armistice, Germany began
c. Signed an armistice, Germany began, blockaded Germany
d. Signed an armistice, blockaded Germany, Germany began

Answer 1

The correct chronological order of events at the end of World War I is: first, Germany began the Hundred Days Offensive, then throughout the war, the Allies blockaded Germany, culminating in Germany signing an armistice on November 11, 1918.

Step-by-step explanation:

To place the events of the end of World War I in the correct order, it's important to look at the timeline of 1918. Initially, Germany launched the Kaiserschlacht (Spring Offensive) in March 1918, which was a series of desperate attacks to break the stalemate on the Western Front.

Their efforts, however, were unsuccessful, leading to a counteroffensive by the Allies, spearheaded by the Hundred Days Offensive, which began on August 8, 1918. This effective series of allied attacks eventually pushed back the German forces, leading to a retreat. Due to the mounting pressure from the military and civilians alike, and after the abdication of Kaiser Wilhelm II on November 9, 1918, Germany requested an armistice. The Allied blockade, which had been in effect since the war began, continued to put pressure on Germany throughout this period. The armistice was signed on November 11, 1918, bringing an end to the hostilities.

The correct order of events is therefore:

1. Germany began the Hundred Days Offensive
2. The Allies blockaded Germany
3. Germany signed an armistice