What was the outcome of the July 20 plot?

The July 20 plot refers to the failed assassination attempt on Adolf Hitler by German military officers in 1944, making this the correct answer. The plot was primarily orchestrated by figures within the German military who sought to end World War II by removing Hitler from power. They believed that if they could eliminate Hitler, it would open up the possibility for peace negotiations with the Allies.

The attempt involved planting a bomb in a briefcase during a meeting at the Wolf's Lair, Hitler’s headquarters. However, the bomb did not kill Hitler, as he survived the explosion due to a combination of factors, including the positioning of the briefcase and a thick table that absorbed some of the blast. Following the failed assassination, the regime responded with a brutal crackdown, executing many of those involved in the plot and instilling further fear within the ranks of dissenters.

This event did not lead to a successful assassination (ruling out the first choice), nor did it result in the formation of a new government or widespread revolt against the Nazis at that time. Instead, it highlighted the deep divisions within Germany regarding Hitler's leadership and the pressures the Nazi regime faced internally, but it ultimately reinforced Hitler's control as the conspiracy was crushed.