Because of Disputes with the Western Powers on the Issue

question 32

Multiple Choice

Because of disputes with the Western powers on the issue of German economic recovery versus reparations, the Soviet Union

• A)blockaded Berlin in 1948.
• B)withdrew from Germany.
• C)invaded the Western zones.
• D)agreed to stop plundering Germany.
• E)created the Federal Republic of Germany in their zone.

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