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Origins of the Cold War
Quick questions on The Berlin Blockade and Airlift explained: N(A)-Level History
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What is the Western response?Show answer
The Western powers faced a difficult choice. They could abandon West Berlin, which would be a humiliating defeat and would frighten their other allies. They could try to force their way through the blockade, which risked starting a war. Instead they chose a third option: the Berlin Airlift.
What are only describing events?Show answer
Explain why Stalin acted, why the West chose the airlift, and why the crisis deepened the Cold War.
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