Origins of the cold war (impact of the early crisis: The berlin blockade)

Question 1

What set the foundations for the blockade/airlift?

Answer 1

• Potsdam.
• germany split into 4 zones of occupation
• Berlin also split into 4 zones of influence.
• USSR wanted huge reparations from eastern germany
• US, France and Britain attempted to improve conditions in their zones.

Question 2

When and what was the Blockade?

Answer 2

• June 1948.
• Stalin cuts road and rail links between east/west berlin.
• attempt to starve Berlin into surrender.
• Lasted 318 days.

Question 3

How did America respond?

Answer 3

• Supplied West Berlin by airlift/drop.

Question 4

What were the results of the Berlin Crisis?

Answer 4

• Germany divided
• Cold war breaks out into open confrontation
• Allies form NATO in 1949 to resist Russia.
• ALLIES OPENLY SHOW Russia that they are willing to fight and stop the spread of communism.