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Which statement best describes the reason why the Soviet Union blockaded West Berlin in 1948?
The Soviets wanted to expand the reach of the Marshall Plan.
The Soviets wanted to make Berlin the new capital of the USSR.
The Soviets wanted to gain a foothold in West Germany.
The Soviets wanted to expand their area of control in Eastern Europe.
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The Soviets wanted to gain a foothold in West Germany.
They blockaded West Berlin to force the Western Allies out, oppose Western economic integration (currency reform/Marshall Plan) and try to bring all of Berlin/Germany under Soviet control.
They blockaded West Berlin to force the Western Allies out, oppose Western economic integration (currency reform/Marshall Plan) and try to bring all of Berlin/Germany under Soviet control.
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