The Candid Test On The Berlin Blockade
As Stalin was taking over Eastern Europe there was a blockade In Berlin Germany which marked the first major international crisis of the cold war. Take up the candid test on the Berlin blockage of 1948, which left those in western Berlin without food, clothing or medical supplies and see how well you know the story.
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Who made the decision to drop the atom bombs on Japan?
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Dwight D Eisenhower
- B.
Josef Stalin
- C.
Franklin D Roosevelt
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Harry S Truman
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D. Harry S TrumanExplanation
Harry S Truman made the decision to drop the atom bombs on Japan. As the President of the United States during World War II, Truman was faced with the difficult choice of ending the war quickly and saving American lives or continuing with a costly and prolonged invasion of Japan. Ultimately, Truman authorized the use of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945, leading to Japan's surrender and the end of the war.Rate this question:
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Why did the USA drop the atom bombs on Japan?
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Because she refused to surrender
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To end the War in the Pacific
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To save American lives that would be lost in a land invasion of Japan
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All of the above
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D. All of the aboveExplanation
The USA dropped the atom bombs on Japan for multiple reasons. Firstly, Japan refused to surrender, and the bombs were seen as a way to force them to do so. Additionally, the bombings were intended to end the War in the Pacific, bringing a swift conclusion to the conflict. Lastly, the decision was made to save American lives that would have been lost in a land invasion of Japan. Therefore, all of the given reasons played a role in the USA's decision to drop the atom bombs.Rate this question:
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Who divided Germany between them ?
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France, USSR, USA and Italy
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France, USSR, UK and USA
- C.
USA, Germany and USSR
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B. France, USSR, UK and USAExplanation
France, USSR, UK, and USA divided Germany between them. These four countries were the major powers involved in the post-World War II partitioning of Germany. The division occurred after Germany's surrender in 1945, with each country taking control over specific regions. France, the USSR, the UK, and the USA each occupied different zones in Germany, with the intention of demilitarizing and reconstructing the country. This division eventually led to the formation of East Germany (controlled by the USSR) and West Germany (controlled by the other three countries) until reunification in 1990.Rate this question:
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Who was in control of West Germany ?
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Britain, France and America
- B.
The USSR
- C.
Britain and America
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A. Britain, France and AmericaExplanation
After World War II, West Germany was divided into four occupation zones controlled by the Allied powers - Britain, France, America, and the USSR. However, the answer provided is incorrect as it only mentions Britain, France, and America.Rate this question:
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What happened to Berlin ?
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It was split into four zones : USSR, USA,UK and France took a bit each
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It was split into three zones known as Trizonia
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It was completely controlled by the USSR as it was in East Germany ( Soviet Controlled )
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A. It was split into four zones : USSR, USA,UK and France took a bit eachExplanation
Berlin was split into four zones, with the USSR, USA, UK, and France each taking control of a portion. This division occurred after World War II as part of the agreements made between the Allied powers. The purpose of this division was to ensure that no single country had complete control over the city and to maintain a balance of power. Each zone was governed separately, leading to the development of distinct political, economic, and social systems within each sector of Berlin.Rate this question:
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Why did Stalin stop supplies getting into West Berlin ( controlled by France, USA and UK ) ?
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He didn't like the fact that they united their three zones into a new country -West Germany.
- B.
He wanted Germany to be weak and never attack the USSR again, so he wanted total control of the capital.
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Both of the above
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C. Both of the aboveExplanation
Stalin stopped supplies getting into West Berlin because both of the above reasons were true. He didn't like the fact that the three Western powers united their zones into West Germany, as it posed a threat to the USSR. By controlling the capital, Stalin could ensure Germany remained weak and prevent any future attacks on the Soviet Union.Rate this question:
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How did Truman get supplies into West Berlin ?
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He started another war with the USSR for the right to control West Berlin as agreed at the Potsdam Conference
- B.
He airlifted supplies into West Berlin to stop the population starving
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He used parachutes to land supplies
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B. He airlifted supplies into West Berlin to stop the population starvingExplanation
Truman airlifted supplies into West Berlin to prevent the population from starving. This was done as a response to the Soviet Union's blockade of West Berlin, which cut off all land and water routes into the city. The airlift, known as the Berlin Airlift, lasted from 1948 to 1949 and involved planes flying in food, fuel, and other essential items to sustain the people of West Berlin. This humanitarian effort was crucial in ensuring the survival and well-being of the population during the blockade.Rate this question:
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Hpw long did the Berlin Blockade last for ?
- A.
3 years
- B.
2 months
- C.
318 days
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C. 318 daysExplanation
The Berlin Blockade lasted for 318 days. This means that for almost a year, from June 1948 to May 1949, the Soviet Union blocked all land and water access to West Berlin in an attempt to gain control over the city. During this time, the Western Allies organized the Berlin Airlift to supply the people of West Berlin with food, fuel, and other necessities, effectively countering the blockade. The blockade ended when the Soviet Union lifted the restrictions, allowing access to West Berlin once again.Rate this question:
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What was the result of the Berlin Blockade ?
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Stalin eventually ended the Blockade, letting supplies back through
- B.
World War 3 started
- C.
Stalin took control of West Berlin
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A. Stalin eventually ended the Blockade, letting supplies back throughExplanation
The result of the Berlin Blockade was that Stalin eventually ended the blockade and allowed supplies to flow back into West Berlin. This decision was a significant turning point in the Cold War as it demonstrated the failure of the Soviet Union's attempt to isolate West Berlin and solidified the division between East and West Germany.Rate this question:
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