US and Soviet Uses of Force during the Cold War
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Why did the American and British officials start the Berlin airlift?

  • To fly food and supplies into West Berlin to break the blockade (correct)
  • To evacuate the residents of West Berlin
  • To initiate a military operation against East Germany
  • To transport military equipment to West Berlin

    • How long did the planes operate during the Berlin airlift?

  • 12 hours a day for 1 year
  • 24 hours a day for 227 days (correct)
  • Every weekend for 2 years
  • Every other day for 6 months

    • What was the total amount of supplies brought in during the Berlin Airlift?

  • 500,000 tons
  • 2.3 million tons (correct)
  • 4 million tons
  • 1 million tons

    • What was the outcome of the Berlin Blockade on the Soviet Union's prestige?

    <p>It caused Soviet prestige to drop</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which new nation was created in Western Germany after the blockade was lifted?

    <p>The Federal Republic of Germany</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What prompted the formation of NATO in 1949?

    <p>The fear of Soviet aggression following the Berlin Blockade</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did NATO members pledge to one another?

    <p>Military support in case of an attack on any member</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much did Congress authorize to help restore European military power after NATO was formed?

    <p>$1 billion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did Greece and Turkey join NATO?

    <p>1952</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was significant about the U.S. entering into a military alliance with other nations during peacetime?

    <p>'U.S. isolationism is over' announcement was made</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of the Berlin airlift?

    <p>To deliver food and supplies to West Berlin during a blockade.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country was NOT among the founding members of NATO in 1949?

    <p>Sweden</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the United States pledge to do after signing the North Atlantic Treaty?

    <p>Rebuild the defense capabilities of Western European nations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long did the Berlin airlift operation last?

    <p>327 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What prompted the creation of NATO in 1949?

    <p>Fear of Soviet aggression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which city was included in West Germany when it officially became a new nation?

    <p>Berlin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many Western European nations joined NATO in 1949?

    <p>12</p> Signup and view all the answers

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