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Political authority and government 1945–1949: post-war occupation and division; the issue of Berlin and the blockade; the division of Germany.
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The Nazi experiment, 1929–1949 (A-level only)
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Political authority and government 1945–1949: post-war occupation and division; the issue of Berlin and the blockade; the division of Germany
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Quick student answer
What was the primary purpose of the Berlin Blockade initiated by the Soviet Union in 1948?
Direct answer
The primary purpose of the Berlin Blockade was to prevent Western access to West Berlin.
Key terms
- Wirtschaftswunder: The 'economic miracle' in West Germany during the 1950s, characterized by rapid industrial growth and recovery.
- Cold War: The period of geopolitical tension between the Soviet Union and the United States, along with their respective allies, from the end of World War II until the early 1990s.
Common trap
Confusing the Berlin Blockade with the Berlin Wall: Remember that the Blockade was an attempt to cut off West Berlin, while the Wall was built to prevent East Germans from fleeing to the West.
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