Question

What was the Soviet Union's goal in blocking land and water routes to West Berlin?

A.to prevent the Western Allies from taking over East Berlin
B.to add some parts of West Berlin to East Berlin
C.to gain the support of the pro-communist parties in West Berlin
D.to stop the Western Allies from providing supplies to West Berlin

Answer 1

D, however, the alliance of UK USA and France decided to airlift goods in instead

Answer 2

What was the Soviet Union's goal in blocking land and water routes to West Berlin?

D. To stop the Western Allies from providing supplies to West Berlin

After the Allies occupied and divided Berlin in four, the Soviet Union wanted to restore Germany and its economy and industry, as well as neutralize it. Nevertheless, the USA was not content with these proposals, and as a way to prevent the Soviets' scheme, stopped sending the reparations materials to the Soviet Union's zone. Displeased, the Soviets blocked land and water routes to West Berlin.