Liberation of Brussels, 1944

The transcript describes the aftermath of the German defeat in Normandy, highlighting the liberation of Brussels and the resulting joy and hatred expressed by the liberated nations against their Nazi conquerors. The fall of the hated symbol in the Belgian capital brings new hope to the hearts of the liberated people.

What significant event occurred along the German coast after the Normandy collapse?

• The liberation of Paris

• The fall of Berlin

• The German debacle

• The signing of the armistice

Which city was liberated, bringing new hope to the Belgian capital?

• Antwerp

• Liege

• Brussels

• Ghent

What did the fall of the hated symbol in Brussels signify?

• A new hope for liberation

• A new era of peace

• The end of the war

• The start of a new conflict

What was the reaction of the people in the liberated nations towards their conquerors?

• They unleashed their pent-up hatred

• They negotiated peace

• They ignored them

• They welcomed them

How did the joyous people express their feelings after liberation?

• By celebrating with their conquerors

• By unleashing their pent-up hatred

• By fleeing the country

• By rebuilding their cities