1. Wednesday, March 27th HW: No homework.
Aim: How did the Berlin Blockade affect the Superpowers?
Do Now: Identify four countries that occupied Germany after WWII.

2. Berlin was divided into four zones:
French
British
American
Soviet

3. BERLIN BLOCKADE
In June 1948 Stalin cut off highway, water, and rail traffic into Berlin’s western zones.
2.5 million West Berliners faced starvation.
Stalin hope by blockading West Berlin the Allies would surrender their zones to the Soviets.

4. Imagine it’s the summer of 1948
As an American, how do you think the Western
Allies should react to Stalin’s blockade of Berlin?
Should the Western Allies:
Give into Stalin’s demand and hand over control of West Berlin to the Soviets? This would prevent 2.5 million people from starving.
2. Blast through the blockade and invade the Soviet zone? This would start an armed conflict but show Stalin who has the most power.
3. Fly food, fuel, and other supplies into West Berlin? This is a massive undertaking, requiring much organization and immense cost.
In your opinion, which is the best option? Explain your choice in
5-10 sentences.

5. Directions: Answer the following questions using the comic book The Berlin Blockade.
Why did Stalin blockade Berlin?
2. Why did General Lucius D. Clay feel it was essential for the American military to continue their occupation of West Berlin?
3. How did the Western Allies react to Stalin’s blockade?
4. Who won the first “battle” of the Cold War?
5. Why is the Berlin Airlift considered a victory?

6. The Soviets turned their zone into a nation known as the German Democratic Republic (East Germany)
In 1949, the three Western zones of occupation merged into an independent nation called the Federal Republic of Germany (West Germany)

7. The Berlin Airlift cost over $100 million and the lives of 77 servicemen who died during the Airlift in accidents. Do you think the Berlin Airlift was worth it? Why or why not?