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The Berlin Airlift (1948-1949) was a Western Allied response to which Soviet action following World War II?

A The construction of the Berlin Wall
B The Soviet blockade of all land and water routes into West Berlin
C The deployment of nuclear missiles in Cuba
D The invasion of Afghanistan

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

The Soviet Union blockaded all surface access to West Berlin in an attempt to force the Western Allies out. The Allies responded with a massive airlift to supply the city.

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