The Berlin Blockade (AQA GCSE History): Flashcards
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How many zones was Berlin divided into?
How many zones was Berlin divided into?
Four zones
Soviet troops in their German zone
Soviet troops in their German zone
1.5 million
What was the US goal for post-war Germany?
What was the US goal for post-war Germany?
Reunified, capitalist state
What was the Soviet goal for post-war Germany?
What was the Soviet goal for post-war Germany?
Weak and divided permanently
Name for British-American zone merger
Name for British-American zone merger
Bizonia
When did the Berlin Blockade begin?
When did the Berlin Blockade begin?
June 1948
Number of West Berliners affected by blockade
Number of West Berliners affected by blockade
2.5 million
Berlin Airlift dates
Berlin Airlift dates
26 June 1948 - 30 Sept 1949
West Germany: official name and date
West Germany: official name and date
Federal Republic of Germany (FRG), Sept 1949
When was NATO formed?
When was NATO formed?
April 1949
East Germany: official name and date
East Germany: official name and date
German Democratic Republic (GDR), Oct 1949
When was the Warsaw Pact formed?
When was the Warsaw Pact formed?
May 1955
Propaganda effect of airlift on US
Propaganda effect of airlift on US
Made US appear peaceful and generous
What transport routes did the blockade close?
What transport routes did the blockade close?
All road, rail, and canal connections