Foreign Policy Surrounding Berlin and the Blockade (Leaving Cert History): Quizzes
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How many occupation zones was Germany divided into after World War II?
How many occupation zones was Germany divided into after World War II?
Four zones
Where was Berlin located despite being divided into zones?
Where was Berlin located despite being divided into zones?
Deep within the Soviet zone
When did the Soviets begin blocking access to western zones of Berlin?
When did the Soviets begin blocking access to western zones of Berlin?
June 1948
What types of access did Stalin block to western Berlin?
What types of access did Stalin block to western Berlin?
Rail, road, and canal access
What was Truman's firm declaration about staying in Berlin?
What was Truman's firm declaration about staying in Berlin?
We are going to stay, period.
Who was the military governor of the American zone in Germany?
Who was the military governor of the American zone in Germany?
General Lucius D. Clay
What was the codename for the Berlin Airlift operation?
What was the codename for the Berlin Airlift operation?
Operation Vittles
How many flights were made during the Berlin Airlift?
How many flights were made during the Berlin Airlift?
278,000 flights
How many tons of supplies were delivered daily at peak capacity?
How many tons of supplies were delivered daily at peak capacity?
8,893 tons
When did the Soviets lift the Berlin Blockade?
When did the Soviets lift the Berlin Blockade?
May 1949
When was NATO established as a consequence of the Berlin crisis?
When was NATO established as a consequence of the Berlin crisis?
1949
What did the USSR establish in response to NATO?
What did the USSR establish in response to NATO?
The Warsaw Pact