In Response to the 1948 Soviet Blockade of West Berlin

question 86

Multiple Choice

In response to the 1948 Soviet blockade of West Berlin, the United States

• A) used an airlift to re-supply West Berlin.
• B) threatened to launch a preemptive nuclear war.
• C) allowed West Berlin to become part of East Germany.
• D) permitted the Soviet Union to participate in the government of West Berlin.
• E) exchanged the right to West Berlin for access to Prague.

---

Definitions:

Prayer Altar

A dedicated space for worship and prayer, commonly found in religious buildings and homes, where believers offer prayers and perform religious rituals.

Market Revolution

A period in the early 19th century characterized by significant changes in the U.S. economy due to increased mechanization and the expansion of markets.

Free People

Individuals who are not enslaved or imprisoned, often referring to the status of people before or after slavery in specific historical contexts.

Craft Guilds

Associations of artisans and craftsmen in the same profession or trade organized during the medieval period, aiming to protect their interests, regulate quality, and maintain monopolies over their craft.