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Origins of the Cold War

Question 10 • KS-Modern World History B-CR

Which of the following statements describes how the crisis in Berlin in 1948–1949 was concluded?

Answer
A
Berlin was united and made a part of East Germany.
B
The West built a wall to keep the two parts of the city separate.
C
The blockade was lifted, and Berlin remained divided.
D
The United States withdrew its forces from West Berlin.

Explanation

The Soviet Union ended its blockade of West Berlin in May 1949 after the Western Allies supplied the city by air. The blockade was lifted, but Berlin remained divided into Western and Soviet-controlled sectors. Therefore, the correct choice is “The blockade was lifted, and Berlin remained divided.”

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