Question

Describe in 2-3 sentences how the Berlin Blockade created tensions between the US and the Soviet Union Resource Link

a. Describe in 1-2 sentences what the Berlin Airlift did.

Answer 1

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The Berlin Blockade, initiated by the Soviet Union in 1948, was a direct challenge to the presence and influence of the United States and its allies in post-WWII Germany. It created tensions between the US and the Soviet Union as it was seen as an attempt by the Soviets to gain control over Western-held territories in Berlin.

The Berlin Airlift, which took place from 1948 to 1949, was a massive operation conducted by the US and its allies to supply West Berlin with essential goods and provisions after the Soviets cut off all land and water access to the city. It involved constant airlift of supplies, such as food, fuel, and other necessities, to sustain the population and maintain the Western presence in Berlin.