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Question 7 • United States History and Geography

The Soviet blockade of West Berlin in 1948 was designed to prevent

Answer
A
Eastern European countries from trading in West Berlin.
B
information about communism from being published.
C
people and supplies from entering or leaving West Berlin.
D
a democratic government from taking control of the city.

Explanation

The Soviet Union blocked the roads, railways, and waterways connecting West Berlin with the Western-occupied parts of Germany. The goal was to cut off supplies and movement into and out of the city and pressure the Western powers to leave. Therefore, the correct choice is “people and supplies from entering or leaving West Berlin.”

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