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To counter Soviet expansion during the Cold War, the West employed a combination of military alliances, economic aid, and diplomatic strategies. The establishment of NATO in 1949 provided a collective defense framework against potential Soviet aggression. Additionally, programs like the Marshall Plan helped to rebuild Western European economies, strengthening them against communist influence. The West also engaged in Propaganda and covert operations to undermine Soviet power and promote democratic values.
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What was the name of the physical structure that the Soviets built to stop East Germans from fleeing to West Germany?
The Berlin Wall
Why did the Soviets end the blockade of West Berlin?
The Soviets ended the blockade of West Berlin in 1949 because they realized it was not achieving their goal of forcing the Western Allies out of the city. The blockade had led to the Berlin Airlift, where the Allies supplied West Berlin by air, showing the Soviets that their blockade was ineffective.
Why do you think the Soviets ended the blockade of West Berlin?
The Soviets ended the blockade of West Berlin because they realized it was not achieving their goals and was causing international backlash. They also saw that the Western Allies were resolute in their support for West Berlin, making the blockade unsustainable.
What evidence is there that the West had justification to mistrust the Soviets?
the solviets had violated the yalta agreement
What city in Germany was blockaded by the Soviets?
Berlin
What was the name of the physical structure that the Soviets built to stop East Germans from fleeing to West Germany?
The Berlin Wall
Who led the Soviets to block west Berlin?
Stalin
Why did the Soviets end the blockade of West Berlin?
The Soviets ended the blockade of West Berlin in 1949 because they realized it was not achieving their goal of forcing the Western Allies out of the city. The blockade had led to the Berlin Airlift, where the Allies supplied West Berlin by air, showing the Soviets that their blockade was ineffective.
What does the Iron Curtain refer to?
the divide between the Soviets and the West
Why do you think the Soviets ended the blockade of West Berlin?
The Soviets ended the blockade of West Berlin because they realized it was not achieving their goals and was causing international backlash. They also saw that the Western Allies were resolute in their support for West Berlin, making the blockade unsustainable.
What evidence is there that the West had justification to mistrust the Soviets?
the solviets had violated the yalta agreement
What city in Germany was blockaded by the Soviets?
Berlin
When did Harry Truman tell the Soviets that if they did not stop expanding they were going to nuke them?
never
How did the Soviets try to force the allies to adandon their bases in West Berlin?
The Soviets tried to close off the Allies supply lines resulting in the famous Berlin Airlift.
What side of the Berlin wall had a better standard of living?
The west side not controlled by the soviets.
How did the Soviets try to force the Allies to abandon their bases in West Berlin?
The Berlin Blockade
How did Soviets try to force the allies to abandon their bases in West Berlin?
The Berlin Blockade
