Question

Which of the following was the cause of the United States and Great Britain Berlin aircraft

A.) Russia was trying to make more territory.
B.) Russia was blocking supply routes.
C.) Russia was helping the North Koreans.
D.) Russia wanted to fight Great Britain over new trade routes.

Answer 1

Russia was blocking trade routes, because they didn't want other countries bringing aid to the people of West Berlin. the U.S wanted to do a more aggressive approach to the blockade, but Truman did not want to start another war. So, he ordered a massive airlift of aid to West Berlin. The planes took off from bases in England and Western Germany. ( A is the answer)

Answer 2

B.) Russia was blocking supply routes.

The USSR blockaded all land routes to Berlin, causing the US and UK to pass the Berlin Airlift Act, which sent large amounts of food, supplies, and Christmas gifts to the people of Western Berlin over a couple of month's time. Admitting defeat, the USSR lifted the blockade ~12 months from the start.


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