What was the name of the two German zones run by the UK and US
Bizonia
West Germany
Trizonia
How many zones were there in Germany?
1
2
3
4
Why did Stalin oppose the west's policy towards Germany?
He was reluctant to allow America to have too much influence in Europe.
He did not want American troops to remain stationed in Germany.
Stalin realised that Germany's most valuable economic resources were in the west and feared they would be used to wage war on the Soviet Union.
All these reasons.
When did the Soviet Union blockade West Berlin?
May 1948
June 1948
July 1948
How did President Truman respond?
Sent tanks to open up the blockaded roads etc.
He established an airlift to bring the supplies in.
He did nothing.
When did the blockade (and airlift) end?
March 1949
April 1949
May 1949
June 1949
What nation was created in September 1949?
East Germany - German Democratic Republic
West Germany - Federal Republic of Germany
What organisation was created as a consequence of the Berlin Blockade?
NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organisation)
The Warsaw Pact
