Berlin Blockade and Airlift

Question 1

When did the Berlin Blockade and Airlifit happen?

Answer 1

1948 - 1949

Question 2

What were the causes of the Berlin Blockade?

Answer 2

• Trizonia; UK, USA and France mereged their zones into one, making it stronger and powerful
• New Currency; Deutshmark, made the economy of Trizonia (West Berlin) better
• Marshal Aid; West Berlin was able to recieve Marshall aid as it were capitalist

Question 3

What were the events of the Berlin Blockade?

Answer 3

• Stalin blocked of roads and railways West Berlin from East Berlin
• Stalin set off the power station in East Berlin which supplied the west

Question 4

What were the consequences of the Berlin Blockade?

Answer 4

• Berlin Airlift; For 10 months UK and USA flew in supply ships from West to East with all essientials
• May 1949 Stalin had to call off the Blockade; this defeat made him look weak
• NATO was formed in April 1949
• East Germany and West Germany become different countries. GDR (East) and FRB (West)