Case Study #1 Berlin Airlift/ Berlin Wall

Slides:

Advertisements

Similar presentations

Berlin Airlift Background There were many questions facing the Allies following World War II One of the biggest involved what should be done.

Advertisements

Berlin: It’s got problems Objective: Analyze America’s response to the Berlin Blockade Std c.

Chapter 18 Section 1 Origins of the Cold War.

Brief moment of cooperation The Early Cold War: Vietnam The Early Cold War: Vietnam.

MILLIE AND VERONICA Report on the fall of the Berlin wall (1989)

THE COLD WAR Struggle between the World’s Superpowers.

Effects of WWII on Germany. Death and Destruction German cities destroyed Industries shattered Millions of people left homeless 3 million died in battle.

THE BERLIN WALL Another Cold War crisis Background East – West rivalry Berlin divided – contrast the two halves. WEST: Prosperous, helped by US, attracted.

How does this make you feel? Why?. Instructions Anything written in yellow (SLOW down and pay attention) is useful information. You should write it in.

Cold War Chapter 18 section 1.

The Berlin Wall By Jim Olsen. My Life and the Berlin Wall Jim Olsen born The Berlin Wall was erected in 1961 by the communist government, to make.

The Berlin Wall. The Berlin Wall was erected in 1961 by the communist government, to make it impossible for East Germans to leave their country.

The Berlin Blockade. Germany’s Punishment  Pay $23 billion  Many leaders were imprisoned or executed  Air force was removed  Army and Navy reduced.

DIVISION OF GERMANY & THE BERLIN AIRLIFT Presentation by: Tanner Lackey and Zaira Moises.

The Cold War Begins What can happen when powerful friends become enemies? Pgs

Berlin Wall and Berlin Airlift

The Berlin Wall was erected in 1961 by the communist government, to make it impossible for East Germans to leave their country.

Marshall Plan Much of Europe was in bad shape after WWII Many major cities were destroyed, industrial facilities in ruins, shortages on food, millions.

THE BERLIN BLOCKADE AND AIRLIFT June May 1949.

Division of Germany and the Berlin Blockade 28 th January.

THE BERLIN WALL Another Cold War crisis  Background  East – West rivalry  Berlin divided – contrast the two halves. WEST: Prosperous, helped by US,

By Souhaila and Kelsey. The after effects after WW2 on Germany From July 17 th until August 2 nd, a conference was held to decide the future of Germany.

Post World War II Cold War Atlantic Charter – Review Franklin Roosevelt and Winston Churchill agreed to seek no territorial gain from the.

By A U.S. History student. Use of the Atomic Bomb- August 1945  The United States drop two atomic bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. This marks the don.

The Berlin Wall. Background Occupation Zones Occupation Zones Separate Governments Separate Governments - Federal Republic of Germany (West.

Berlin Wall and Berlin Airlift Jamie M. Cara G. Paige R.

Conflicting beliefs lead to a “Cold War”

The Cold War – Post-war Europe After World War II, western Europe and America are alarmed by Soviet advances in Eastern Europe. Many.

The Berlin Crisis How do the US & Soviet Union “fight” their first Cold War Battle?

The Division of Germany At Potsdam in July 1945 it was decided: –Germany divided into four zones –Berlin divided into four zones Reparations: Factories.

1 The Cold War Begins. 2 New Superpowers The United States and the USSR (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics) Each nation was strong enough to greatly.

Cold War: Germany Divided Mr. Doherty / Mrs. T.

The Berlin Airlift Germany was divided between the winners after WWII Germany was divided between the winners after WWII Berlin, the capital city, was.

The Cold War Standards & A Growing Threat A. The political and economic ideologies of the United States and the Soviet Union were polar.

Objective To learn about the events that led to the building and, eventually, the fall of the Berlin Wall.

The Berlin Airlift where the U.S. and its allies dropped supplies to the people of East Berlin.

THE BERLIN BLOCKADE Before starting the presentation, I need to know whether you are a student or teacher! Click on the tab below. TeacherStudent.

The Cold War Standards &

Superpowers Face-Off.

Examining the Berlin Wall and the Berlin Airlift

The Fall of the Berlin Wall

Origins of Cold War Superpowers struggle over Germany

Crisis in Berlin.

The Berlin Airlift.

Examining the Berlin Wall and the Berlin Airlift

Objective To learn about the events that led to the building and, eventually, the fall of the Berlin Wall.

Twenty-eight years. Two months. Twenty-nine days

The Cold War Timeline of Events.

Berlin Blockade Primary Source Activity

Shayna Fisher, Allen Williams, Sandra Withrow, Augie Straub

The Berlin Airlift & Iron Curtain

The Cold War Standards &

Berlin Wall and Airlift

The Berlin Airlift Berlin airlift, 1948–49, supply of vital necessities to West Berlin by air transport primarily under U.S. control. It was initiated.

The Cold War Heats Up.

The Cold War Begins.

Mikhail Gorbachev Reagan’s “Tear Down This Wall,” Speech – Berlin 1987

The Story of the Cold War.

Lecture~ 2 THE BERLIN WALL Lecture 2 Standard

How did former allies become enemies after WWII?

Beginning June 18, 1948, Soviet guards began stopping and searching all passenger and supply trains, traffic and freight shipments that were required to.

4/7/15 CO: Explain the United States’ response to the Berlin blockade.

Aim: Explain How Soviet Domination of Eastern Europe Developed

I hope this works… Hopefully, you were able to discern from the modified version of the Truman Doctrine that following WWII, to “contain,” or hold back,

Wednesday, March 27th HW: No homework.

Communism Communism is a type of government and philosophy. Its goal is to form a society where everything is shared equally. All people are.

What is a superpower? When World War II ended, the United States and the Soviet Union became the world’s superpowers No other country could match their.

Presentation transcript:

Case Study #1 Berlin Airlift/ Berlin Wall US II Honors River Dell Regional HS Mrs. Rivas

Occupation Zones in Germany

What should be done to Germany? The Western zones decided to replace the nearly worthless German currency with new money, a move the Soviets ferociously opposed In response, the Soviets imposed a total ground blockade in July 1948. The purpose was not to drive the western allies out of Germany, but rather to force their hand. Click below to hear Truman’s explanation of the blockade.

First million short tons delivered. Between the 25th of June 1948 and the 1st of August 1949, two million two hundred thousand occupants of West Berlin were supplied 2,223,000 short tons of supplies in 266.600 flights. Mileposts 18th February 1949 First million short tons delivered. 2nd July 1949 Second million short tons delivered. 5th August 1949 Two and a quarter million tons delivered to Berlin.

Total Tonnage by Commodity: US British Coal 1,421,730 164,800 Food 296,303 241,713 Military Supplies --- 18,239 Miscellaneous 65,540 25,202 Wet Fuel 92,282 Total 1,783,573 542,236 Total Combined Tonnage 2,325,809 short tons

While the Statistics are impressive The main things the airlift provided the people of Berlin were: HOPE and FREEDOM

Berlin, 1961. Berlin Wall at Zimmerstrasse Berlin, 1961. Berlin Wall at Zimmerstrasse. West Berliners watching over the Wall to the East.

Berlin, Checkpoint Charlie View from West to East Berlin, 1961

In the last phase of the wall's development, the "death strip" between fence and concrete wall.

United States President Ronald Reagan delivers his famed "Tear Down This Wall" speech at the Berlin Wall in June of 1987, in which he called for Soviet General Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev to tear down the wall. http://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/ronaldreaganbrandenburgga te.htm