Question

Which statement best describes the response by the United States and its allies to the Berlin blockade?
Planes dropped tons of supplies around the city each day.
Trucks smuggled tons of supplies into Berlin about once a week.
Tons of supplies were delivered to West Berlin by boats.
Tons of supplies were purchased from East Berlin each day.

Answer 1

Planes dropped tons of supplies around the city each day.

Explanation: In response to the Soviet blockade (1948–49), the U.S. and its allies implemented the Berlin Airlift, flying food, fuel, and other goods into West Berlin daily.