In 1948,President Harry Truman responded to the Soviet blockade of West Berlin by
A) sending American paratroopers into West Berlin.
B) airlifting supplies to West Berlin.
C) threatening war with the Soviet Union.
D) encouraging the United Nations to pass economic sanctions.
E) creating a blockade of East Berlin.

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President Truman responded to the Soviet blockade of West Berlin by airlifting supplies to the people of West Berlin. This became known as the Berlin Airlift and was meant to demonstrate American resolve and support for West Berlin during the early stages of the Cold War. The airlift lasted for almost a year and was successful in keeping West Berlin supplied with essentials.

In 1948,President Harry Truman Responded to the Soviet Blockade of West