The development of the Cold War Flashcards: The Berlin Blockade 1948-1949
1
Q
How did Stalin interpret these actions?
A
Stalin interpreted these actions as the USA wanting to undermine communism
2
Q
Why did Stalin decide to impose a blockade on Berlin in June 1948?
A
So that it would show him as the powerfnot do anything at all
3
Q
Why did the USA and GB decide to fly in supplies to West Berlin?
A
So they would look better in the propaganda war
4
Q
Why did Stalin not shoot down the planes?
A
Because he would look like the aggressor
5
Q
What were the consequences of the Blockade?
A
Stalin lost the propaganda war and the USA was seen as the better nation this time
