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Topic 1 - The Berlin Blockade
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1What was the name of the two German zones run by the UK and US
- ABizonia
- BWest Germany
- CTrizonia
2How many zones were there in Germany?
- A1
- B2
- C3
- D4
3Why did Stalin oppose the west's policy towards Germany?
- AHe was reluctant to allow America to have too much influence in Europe.
- BHe did not want American troops to remain stationed in Germany.
- CStalin 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.
- DAll these reasons.
4When did the Soviet Union blockade West Berlin?
- AMay 1948
- BJune 1948
- CJuly 1948
5How did President Truman respond?
- ASent tanks to open up the blockaded roads etc.
- BHe established an airlift to bring the supplies in.
- CHe did nothing.
6When did the blockade (and airlift) end?
- AMarch 1949
- BApril 1949
- CMay 1949
- DJune 1949
7What nation was created in September 1949?
- AEast Germany - German Democratic Republic
- BWest Germany - Federal Republic of Germany
8What organisation was created as a consequence of the Berlin Blockade?
- ANATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organisation)
- BThe Warsaw Pact
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- GCSE GCSE History - Unit 1 Quiz on Topic 1 - The Berlin Blockade, created by n.mcdonald on 25/03/2016.
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