Question

Why did the Soviet Union want to prevent a united West Berlin? (1 point) Responses It would allow West Germans to freely enter East Germany. It would allow West Germans to freely enter East Germany. It would be considered a threat to the Soviet Union. It would be considered a threat to the Soviet Union. It would draw valuable natural resources. It would draw valuable natural resources. It would make West Berlin much bigger than East Berlin.

Answer 1

The correct response is: **It would be considered a threat to the Soviet Union.**

The establishment of a united West Berlin would symbolize a strong and cohesive presence of the West in the heart of East Germany, which the Soviet Union viewed as a direct challenge to its influence and control in the region.