Question

when the western allies created west germany as a nation in 1948, how did the soviet union respond?

• it established a blockade of west berlin
• it recognized west germany as a nation.
• it agreed that east and west germany should unite
• it withdrew its troops from east germany

Explanation:

In 1948, when West Germany was created by Western allies, the Soviet Union responded by establishing a blockade of West Berlin (the Berlin Blockade) to protest the formation of West Germany and exert pressure. The other options are incorrect: the Soviet Union did not recognize West Germany, opposed unification in that context, and did not withdraw troops from East Germany.

Answer:

A. It established a blockade of West Berlin