Berlin Blockade Flashcards
What year did the Berlin Blockade begin?
1948
True or False: The Berlin Blockade was a response to the introduction of the Deutsche Mark in West Germany.
True
Fill in the blank: The Berlin Blockade lasted for _____ months.
11
Which two major powers were primarily involved in the Berlin Blockade?
The Soviet Union and the United States
What was the primary purpose of the Berlin Blockade?
To restrict access to West Berlin and force the Western Allies to abandon it.
Multiple Choice: What method did the Allies use to supply West Berlin during the blockade? A) Ground troops B) Airlift C) Sea transport D) Diplomacy
B) Airlift
What was the name of the operation conducted by the Allies to supply West Berlin during the blockade?
Operation Berlin Airlift
True or False: The Berlin Blockade ended without any military conflict.
True
What date did the Berlin Blockade officially end?
May 12, 1949
Short Answer: What was one significant long-term effect of the Berlin Blockade?
It solidified the division of East and West Germany.