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The Berlin airlift to West Berlin in 1948 and 1949 involved planes sent by

only the United States.

only Great Britain.

only Canada.

several Allied nations.

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How did the response to the Berlin blockade affect the relationship between the United States and its allies?

It harmed their relationship because not everyone wanted to oppose the USSR or support airlifting supplies.

It harmed their relationship because some nations wanted to take all of the credit and deny the others’ participation.

It improved their relationship because it showed that they could earn huge profits by negotiating trade agreements together.

It improved their relationship because it showed that they could work together successfully to resist the USSR.

What development led the Soviet Union to establish the Warsaw Pact?

The Soviets gained control over satellite countries.

West Germany joined NATO.

The Allied powers grew weaker.

The Berlin Wall was erected between East and West Germany.

Following World War II, the mutual defense organization known as the North Atlantic Treaty Organization was formed

because the USSR had strengthened its armed forces.

because the USSR was threatening to occupy East Germany.

because Western European nations wanted to attack the USSR.

because Western European nations had turned to communism.

The postwar conditions in Europe that inspired the formation of the Marshall Plan included

stable financial systems and improved trade.

the containment policy and military strength.

chemical development and improved industry.

high unemployment and economic instability.

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