How Did France Ultimately Respond to Germany's Stunning Early Successes

How did France ultimately respond to Germany's stunning early successes in May 1940?

A) the hasty fortification of Paris, followed by a German siege and the ultimate defeat of France
B) withdrawal of French forces alongside the British at Dunkirk, followed by the creation of a government in exile in London
C) the evacuation of French political leaders, reforming the government in the French provinces of colonial Algeria
D) a rapid surrender after six weeks of fighting, followed by the creation of a neutral, right-wing government in the south of France
E) immediate surrender and joining the Axis powers with Italy and Japan

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