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The Berlin Blockade, 1948-1949

WARNING!!! DON'T CONFUSE THIS WITH THE BERLIN WALL (1961)

The Berlin Blockade was the first conflict of the Cold War:

Background - Germany after 1945
• What had been decided about Germany at Yalta and Potsdam?

• Why was Germany a source of tension between the superpowers?

Causes of the Berlin Blockade - hints
• Explain how the conflict was just another stage/ confrontation of the developing Cold War.

• Explain how the conflict was also caused by the clash of objectives that the superpowers wanted for Germany.

• Describe the events 1947-1948 which increased the tension, and explain WHY they increased the tension.

• Make sure you mention reparations, Bizonia, Marshall Aid.

• Explain how the introduction of new currency into the western zone was the flashpoint that caused the Blockade.

Events of the Berlin Blockade - hints
• List/describe all the things that happened during the Blockade.

• Make sure you mention facts about the airlift, food, electricity, sweets, B-29 bombers.

• At first things were very bad in Berlin, but things got easier as time went on; make sure your notes include the facts which show this.

Consequences of the Berlin Blockade - hints
• What were the consequences for Germany?

• Make sure you mention the names of the two countries Germany split into.

• What were the consequences for the Cold War?

• Make sure you mention NATO, the Warsaw Pact and the Arms Race.