Why did the burlin blockade happen?

Answer 1

The Berlin Blockade occurred from June 1948 to May 1949 as a response to the Western Allies' decision to introduce a new currency in West Germany, which the Soviet Union viewed as a threat to its influence in Eastern Europe. In an effort to exert control over West Berlin and counteract the economic recovery of the West, the Soviets blocked all ground access to the city, cutting off supplies. In response, the Western Allies initiated the Berlin Airlift, supplying West Berlin with food and materials via air routes, effectively circumventing the blockade. This standoff heightened Cold War tensions and solidified the division of Germany into East and West.