Berlin blockade 1948-49

• What is the flag of the United States?

  Stars and Stripes
• Why did the Soviet Union implement the Berlin Blockade?

  To gain complete control over Berlin
• What did the Berlin Blockade reveal about Germany?

  It showed how divided Germany was becoming
• What was a significant outcome of the Berlin Blockade?

  Formation of NATO for protection
• What was the main cause of the Berlin Blockade?

  Soviet Union wanted control over West Berlin
• What did the Berlin Blockade demonstrate about the power struggle?

  It showed the struggle between East and West
• What was the impact of the Berlin Blockade on West Berlin residents?

  Cut off supplies to its residents
• What was the primary purpose of the Berlin Airlift?

  To supply West Berlin by air
• What was tested by the Berlin Blockade?

  The resolve of both sides
• Why were the Soviets unhappy about West Berlin?

  It was under Allied control in their zone
• What did the Berlin Blockade set the stage for?

  Decades of Cold War rivalry and division
• How did British and American aircraft coordinate during the Berlin Airlift?

  They coordinated routes and control zones
• What was the Berlin Blockade?

  An important Cold War event
• What caused much of Berlin to lay in ruins after WWII?

  Bombing during the war
• What strategy did the Soviets use to achieve their goal in Berlin?

  Blocking all roads, railways, and waterways
• Why did Joseph Stalin lift the Berlin Blockade?

  Because the Berlin Airlift was successful
• When did the Berlin Blockade occur?

  From June 1948 to May 1949
• When did the Berlin Blockade end?

  May 12, 1949
• What was the intended outcome of the Soviet blockade of West Berlin?

  To force Allied powers to give up their sectors
• What was the Soviets' aim regarding Berlin?

  To dominate the entire city
• What were the main characteristics of Berlin's division after WWII?

  • Divided into four sectors
  • Controlled by Allied powers and the Soviet Union
  • West Berlin was deep within the Soviet zone
  • Strategic vulnerability leading to the Berlin Blockade
  • Much of the city in ruins from bombing
• What was the Berlin Blockade?

  A military strategy by the Soviet Union
• What were the key logistical aspects of the Berlin Airlift?

  • Continuous 24/7 flights from Western Germany
  • Three main air corridors
  • Rotation of aircraft between bases and Berlin
  • "Candy Bomber" missions delivering sweets
• What event did the strategic vulnerability of West Berlin lead to?

  The Berlin Blockade
• What was the strategic vulnerability of West Berlin?

  It was located deep within the Soviet zone
• What humanitarian crisis did the Berlin Blockade create?

  A crisis in West Berlin
• How does the density of buildings in the city center compare to the outskirts?

  The city center has a higher density of buildings
• How did the Berlin Blockade affect the Cold War?

  It increased tensions between superpowers
• What were the perspectives of the Allies and the Soviet Union during the Berlin Blockade?

  • Allies: Defending freedom against Soviet aggression
  • Soviet Union: Protecting against Western interference
• What significant event escalated Cold War tensions?

  The Berlin Blockade
• How many sectors was Berlin divided into after WWII?

  Four sectors
• What is the purpose of the radio beacon and radio range station symbols on the map?

  • Radio beacons and radio range stations were used for navigation and air traffic control in the airspace over Germany during this time period.
• Who was the leader of the Soviet Union during the Berlin Blockade?

  Joseph Stalin
• What did Stalin reopen after lifting the blockade?

  Roads, railways, and waterways
• What was the purpose of the Berlin Airlift?

  To supply West Berlin during the blockade
• What is the capital of Germany?

  Berlin
• Which powers controlled the sectors of Berlin after WWII?

  Allied powers and the Soviet Union
• What are the key moments of the Berlin Blockade?

  • Airlift begins: June 1948
  • Stalin lifts blockade: May 12, 1949
• Which two sides were involved in the Berlin Blockade?

  Soviets and Western Allies
• What were the impacts of the Berlin Blockade on the West and East sides?

  • West: Showed resilience and unity
  • East: Highlighted Soviet expansionist goals