An Iron Curtain

Question 1 • RMA FL-2100310-United States History Semester 2

How did the response to the Berlin blockade affect the relationship between the United States and its allies?

Answer

It harmed their relationship because not everyone wanted to oppose the USSR or support airlifting supplies.

It harmed their relationship because some nations wanted to take all of the credit and deny the others’ participation.

It improved their relationship because it showed that they could earn huge profits by negotiating trade agreements together.

It improved their relationship because it showed that they could work together successfully to resist the USSR.

Explanation

The United States and its allies responded to the Soviet blockade by working together in the Berlin Airlift, flying food and other essential supplies into West Berlin. Their cooperation kept the city supplied without starting a war and demonstrated that they could unite to resist Soviet pressure. Therefore, the response improved their relationship, as described in choice D.

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