When the Soviet Union blockaded West Berlin in 1948, the U.S. and United Kingdom reacted by implementing the Berlin Airlift. Here's a breakdown of why the other options are not the correct reactions:
1. Marshall Plan: The Marshall Plan was a program of financial aid provided by the United States to help rebuild Western European economies after World War II. While the Marshall Plan was indeed a response to the economic challenges in post-war Europe, it was not specifically in reaction to the Berlin blockade.
2. Truman Doctrine: The Truman Doctrine was a policy implemented by U.S. President Harry Truman to provide military and economic assistance to countries threatened by communism. While the Truman Doctrine was a significant Cold War policy, it was not the immediate response to the Berlin blockade.
3. Operation Overlord: Operation Overlord refers to the Allied invasion of Normandy during World War II, also known as D-Day. This operation took place in 1944 and was not a response to the Berlin blockade in 1948.
Therefore, the correct reaction to the Soviet Union's blockade of West Berlin in 1948 was the Berlin Airlift. The Berlin Airlift involved Western Allied forces supplying food, fuel, and other necessities to West Berlin by air to circumvent the blockade imposed by the Soviets. It was a massive logistical operation that lasted for over a year and successfully sustained the people of West Berlin during the blockade.
