When the western allies created west germany as a nation in 1948, how did the soviet union respond? it established a blockade of west berlin. it recognized west germany as a nation. it agreed that east and west germany should unite. it withdrew its troops from east germany.

When the western Allies created West Germany as the nation in 1948, the Soviet Union responded by establishing a blockade of West Berlin.

Further explanation:

When the Western Allies created West Germany as a nation in 1948, The Soviet Union was not happy about it because they demanded more equipment and resources informs of money from Germany. Americans thought that the Western Europe’s economic recovery was depending on strong and Unified Germany. They also knew that if economy of Germany is strong then it would be able to stand in front of strong Soviet Union. In some time the Americans and the British joined their zones and France also accompanied them later and this move was seen as threat by Soviet Union and because of this the demands made by soviets increased in terms of economy. The negotiations between the Soviets and Americans didn’t lasted long and because of this Soviet forced blocked down all the transport system which was entering or going towards West Berlin and this was called as ‘Berlin Blockade’. This act by Soviet Union made Americans Furious and the world was waiting to see as if these two countries will come to war because of this reason or not. Panic among people of Berlin started to increase as there was shortage of Food and daily supplies to the city. United States airlifted the supplied to Berlin which was known as biggest logistical effort made by any country during that time.  

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Answer Details:

Grade: High School

Subject: History

Chapter: Berlin Blockade

Keywords:

Berlin Blockade, Soviet Union, United States, United States of America, Britain, France, Daily Needs, Airlift, Logistical effort, Germany.  

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