The Berlin Blockade - Causes and effects table in GCSE History

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Created by: Helena Louise
Created on: 29-05-17 13:59

The Berlin Blockade

Causes

The Cold War was creating tension
The USA and the UK wanted Germany to recover / Staling was looting German industrial capacity
Bizonia - the USA, UK and France merged zones and together became more prosperous than the USSR
Marshall Aid increased tension

Effects

24th June 1948 - Stalin closed all rail and road links to Berlin. It lasted 11 months
The allies airlifted supplies to Berlin
275,000 flights
12th May 1949 Stalin reopened the borders

Overall summary

The Cold War got worse, and the East and West became more split. NATO and the Warsaw pact were formed and the Arms Race began

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