-What information shown on this map led to Stalin's decision in 1948 to block all Western overland traffic to Berlin?
A) the construction of airports in Berlin's Western zones
B) the establishment of a wall between the Western and Soviet zones in Berlin
C) the reunification of the Allied zones that established a democratic West Germany
D) Churchill's declaration that an "iron curtain" had descended across Europe

Question

-What information shown on this map led to Stalin's decision in 1948 to block all Western overland traffic to Berlin?
A) the construction of airports in Berlin's Western zones 
B) the establishment of a wall between the Western and Soviet zones in Berlin 
C) the reunification of the Allied zones that established a democratic West Germany 
D) Churchill's declaration that an "iron curtain" had descended across Europe

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The reunification of the Allied zones and the establishment of a democratic West Germany threatened Soviet control and influence in Berlin and Eastern Germany, prompting Stalin to blockade Western overland traffic to Berlin in an attempt to exert control.

-What Information Shown on This Map Led to Stalin's Decision