Western Allies and Berlin Blockade

The video lesson, led by Mr. Gökmen, covers the first major crisis between superpowers in Berlin during 1948-1949. Students are guided through activities to recall previous lessons, analyze a political cartoon, and understand the causes and effects of the Berlin Blockade. The lesson emphasizes the division of Germany and Berlin post-World War II, the breakdown of cooperation among Allies, and Stalin's blockade strategy. Students are encouraged to engage with the material through workbook activities and further research.

What is the main focus of the lesson introduced by Mr. Gökmen?

• The rise of the Soviet Union

• The fall of the Berlin Wall

• The first big crisis between superpowers in Berlin 1948

• The end of World War II

What were students asked to do with the recall questions?

• Discuss with a partner

• Use their notes to find answers

• Skip the questions

• Answer without looking at notes

What was the purpose of the Allied Control Commission (ACC)?

• To organize the Soviet Union's expansion

• To make decisions about Germany together

• To divide Germany into two parts

• To plan the Berlin Wall

What was the significance of the Potsdam Conference in 1945?

• It started the Cold War

• It established the United Nations

• It divided Germany and Berlin into zones

• It ended World War II

Why did the Western Allies introduce the Deutsche Mark?

• To weaken the Soviet economy

• To create a new European currency

• To develop Germany's economy

• To replace the US dollar

What was Stalin's reaction to the Western Allies' actions in Germany?

• He ignored their actions

• He supported their plans

• He joined the Western Allies

• He saw it as a threat and blockaded Berlin

What was the Western Allies' plan for Germany's economy?

• To keep it weak and divided

• To rebuild it as a strong capitalist economy

• To merge it with the Soviet economy

• To isolate it from the rest of Europe

What was the main goal of Stalin's blockade of Berlin?

• To force the Western Allies to leave Berlin

• To build a new Soviet city

• To create a new trade route

• To establish peace in Europe

What did the Western Allies do in response to the Berlin Blockade?

• They built a wall around Berlin

• They declared war on the Soviet Union

• They started the Berlin Airlift

• They abandoned Berlin

What was the impact of the Berlin Blockade on the Western sectors?

• They experienced shortages of vital resources

• They became economically prosperous

• They were annexed by the Soviet Union

• They were evacuated