Post-World War II Germany Overview

After WWII, Germany was divided into zones controlled by the Soviets and Western Allies. Berlin, located in the Soviet zone, was also divided. Stalin, seeing Western unification as a threat, initiated the Berlin Blockade in 1948, cutting off supplies to West Berlin. The Western Allies responded with the Berlin Airlift, delivering essential goods by air. The blockade ended in 1949, but Germany remained divided, leading to the formation of the Federal Republic of Germany and the German Democratic Republic.

What was the primary reason for the division of Germany into four zones after World War II?

• To prevent future wars

• To ensure equal distribution of resources

• To manage post-war reconstruction

• To promote economic growth

Why did Stalin view the unification of the Western zones as a threat?

• It would disrupt Soviet trade routes

• It would cause a military imbalance

• It would strengthen Western influence

• It would lead to economic instability

What was the main method used by the Western powers to supply West Berlin during the blockade?

• Rail transport

• Underground tunnels

• Sea routes

• Air transport

How long did the Berlin Airlift last?

• 6 months

• 11 months

• 2 years

• 18 months

What was the outcome of Stalin's blockade of West Berlin?

• The Western powers withdrew

• Berlin was unified

• The blockade was lifted

• The blockade was successful

What was the main reason the superpowers could not agree on Germany's future?

• Cultural conflicts

• Economic differences

• Military disagreements

• Political ideologies

When was the Federal Republic of Germany established?

• May 1949

• September 1949

• October 1949

• December 1949

Which city was designated as the capital of the Federal Republic of Germany?

• Berlin

• Frankfurt

• Bonn

• Munich

What was the Soviet response to the establishment of the Federal Republic of Germany?

• They initiated peace talks

• They withdrew from East Germany

• They created the German Democratic Republic

• They launched another blockade

Which city became the capital of the German Democratic Republic?

• Hamburg

• Leipzig

• Dresden

• East Berlin