B: It would be considered a threat to the Soviet Union
The Soviet Union wanted to prevent a united West Berlin because they saw it as a potential threat to their control and influence in East Germany. A united West Berlin could serve as a showcase for democracy and capitalism, contrasting with the communist regime in East Germany and potentially inspiring similar movements in other Soviet-controlled countries.
Why did the Soviet Union want to prevent a united West Berlin?
A: It would allow West Germans to freely enter East Germany.
B: It would be considered a threat to the Soviet Union
C: It would draw valuable attention to natural resources
D: It would make West Berlin much bigger than East Berlin
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