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Why did the American and British officials start the Berlin airlift?
Why did the American and British officials start the Berlin airlift?
How long did the planes operate during the Berlin airlift?
How long did the planes operate during the Berlin airlift?
What was the total amount of supplies brought in during the Berlin Airlift?
What was the total amount of supplies brought in during the Berlin Airlift?
What was the outcome of the Berlin Blockade on the Soviet Union's prestige?
What was the outcome of the Berlin Blockade on the Soviet Union's prestige?
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Which new nation was created in Western Germany after the blockade was lifted?
Which new nation was created in Western Germany after the blockade was lifted?
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What prompted the formation of NATO in 1949?
What prompted the formation of NATO in 1949?
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What did NATO members pledge to one another?
What did NATO members pledge to one another?
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How much did Congress authorize to help restore European military power after NATO was formed?
How much did Congress authorize to help restore European military power after NATO was formed?
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When did Greece and Turkey join NATO?
When did Greece and Turkey join NATO?
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What was significant about the U.S. entering into a military alliance with other nations during peacetime?
What was significant about the U.S. entering into a military alliance with other nations during peacetime?
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What was the purpose of the Berlin airlift?
What was the purpose of the Berlin airlift?
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Which country was NOT among the founding members of NATO in 1949?
Which country was NOT among the founding members of NATO in 1949?
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What did the United States pledge to do after signing the North Atlantic Treaty?
What did the United States pledge to do after signing the North Atlantic Treaty?
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How long did the Berlin airlift operation last?
How long did the Berlin airlift operation last?
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What prompted the creation of NATO in 1949?
What prompted the creation of NATO in 1949?
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Which city was included in West Germany when it officially became a new nation?
Which city was included in West Germany when it officially became a new nation?
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How many Western European nations joined NATO in 1949?
How many Western European nations joined NATO in 1949?
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