This is the strongest example of containment because the Soviets had created a blockade that circled around West Berlin, which prevented any shipments (including food) coming into West Berlin. According to Document D, “West Berlin was completely surrounded by communism…” This shows that communism made a sphere of influence that couldn’t pass through West Berlin. In addition, West Berliners were not under the influence of communism, according to Document B, “…Western Berlin was a pro-American island in a Soviet sea.” This means that West Berlin was an all capitalist area that supports the United States and its policies. When the Soviets created a blockade, the Americans decided to support the West Berliners. They flew in supplies for over 2 million people for about a year, this also shows that the Americans were supportive towards West Berlin because they wanted to prevent communism from swooping in. The map of Document D also shows the airlifts moving towards Western Berlin. This is the strongest example of containment. However, there are weak examples of containment that represent and support
This is the strongest example of containment because the Soviets had created a blockade that circled around West Berlin, which prevented any shipments (including food) coming into West Berlin. According to Document D, “West Berlin was completely surrounded by communism…” This shows that communism made a sphere of influence that couldn’t pass through West Berlin. In addition, West Berliners were not under the influence of communism, according to Document B, “…Western Berlin was a pro-American island in a Soviet sea.” This means that West Berlin was an all capitalist area that supports the United States and its policies. When the Soviets created a blockade, the Americans decided to support the West Berliners. They flew in supplies for over 2 million people for about a year, this also shows that the Americans were supportive towards West Berlin because they wanted to prevent communism from swooping in. The map of Document D also shows the airlifts moving towards Western Berlin. This is the strongest example of containment. However, there are weak examples of containment that represent and support