The Berlin Blockade Flashcards
1
Q
When was the Berlin blockade and what happened?
A
In June 1948 Stalin blocks the supply lines
2
Q
How many people in the west Berlin were cut off from western help?
A
2 million people
3
Q
What was Stalins aim?
A
His aim was to force the Allies out of Berlin he wanted more control
4
Q
State for reasons why there was a blockade
A
1) creation of b-Zonia in West Berlin -1947 Britain and the USA join there two zones together
2) to make Berlin completely dependent on the USSR
3) Marshall aid - the USA offered Marshall aid- Stalin forbids cominform countries to take part
The creation of a new currency- June 1948 America, Britain and France create a new currency which causes chaos in the Russian zone - Stalin thinks he is going to lose his hold
