The Berlin Blockade/Airlift

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What did Gail bring to the children of Berlin with his candy drops?

Hope

Cavities

Candy

Happiness

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Gail Halvorsen was discharged because of his candy drops.

True

False

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How was Berlin split up after World War 2 between the Allied Powers (USA, USSR, Great Britain, etc.)?

The allied powers shared all of Berlin in peace.

East Berlin was controlled by the USSR while West Berlin was controlled by the Western Powers.

The USSR and the Western Powers went to war for full control of Berlin.

None of the above

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Which country placed the Berlin Blockade?

USA

USSR

Great Britain

France

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What was Gail Halvorsen called by the children in Berlin?

The Candy Man

Both A and C

Uncle Wiggly Wings

Chocolate Flier

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What caused the placement of the blockade?

Smaller countries tried to take over Berlin after World War 2

Competion and rising tension between the USSR and Western powers

To block trading from Japan

None of the above

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What was Gail's candy runs over Berlin called?

Operation Chocolate Rain

Operation Willy Wonka

Operation Candy Cloud

Operation Little Vittles

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How long did the Berlin Blockade last?

Since 1948 (it was never taken down)

From 1948-1952

From 1948-1949

None of the above

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The USA delivered supplies to West Berlin by airplane.

True

False

10.

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Why was the Berlin Blockade/Airlift significantly important?

The Germans needed protection after World War 2

It was the spark of World War 3

It led to the peace treaty between the USA and USSR

It led to the beginning of the Cold War

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