Berlin Crisis 1948-49 Flashcards
How and why was Bizonia formed
British and US zones joined together as it would be easier to administer - was included in the Marshall Plan
How was West and East Germany formed
France’s zone of occupation was added
How did the creation of West/East Germany impact relation
It was not popular with the Soviet Union, as Stalin was not consulted
He thought Bizonia went against the agreements made at Potsdam
Suspected that the USA was aiming to permanently divide richer Western Germany from poorer Eastern Germany
How many people were living in West Berlin at the time of the Blockade
2.2 million West Berliners
What problems would arise from the blockade in Berlin
East Germany grew almost all the food that West Berlin ate
West Berliners also relied on coal supplied from East Germany
What was the name of the new currency that the Western allies created
Deutsche Mark
Why didnt America break down the blockade
Act of war
How many flights were flown in total
200k
How often did supply planes take off and land
Every 3 minutes
When did Stalin start the Berlin Blockade
24th June 1948
Describe what the blockade involved
Stalin closed all roads, rail and canal links into West Berlin
Why was Stalin angered at “Trizonia”
Leaders of Trizonia began repairing its economy starting with the “Deutschemark”
- June 1948
Trizonia was now a separate economic state - “West were ganking him forcing SU to become broke” - robbed you gng..
Which zone was Berlin in
Soviet zone
What did the blockade lead to
West Germany became - FRG
East Germany became - GDR
When did West Germany become FRG and East become GDR
May 1949
October 1949
