In 1948, the Soviets began the Berlin Blockade:
a) in response to the outbreak of disease.
b) in response to the return of fascism.
c) because the United States threatened to invade the Soviet Union.
d) in response to the creation of East Germany.
e) in response to the creation of West Germany.
Ans: e) in response to the creation of West Germany.
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