In 1948 the Soviet Government attempted to blockade Berlin and to force the three Western allies to leave their sectors of the city. How was this blockade defeated?

By threatening a Third World War

By forcing the way through surface corridors to Berlin

By organising an airlift and calling the bluff of the USSR not to shoot the aeroplanes down

By setting up a counter-blockade of East Berlin

In 1947 the British government told the US government that they could no longer shoulder the burden of keeping both Greece and Turkey secure from communist infiltration. What was President Truman's reply?

Britain would be allowed to relinquish its responsibilities in Turkey, but would have to continue to guarantee Greece

Britain could abandon Greece, but must continue its obligations to Turkey

The United States (under the so-called Truman Doctrine) would take over lock, stock and barrel Britain's duties throughout this area

The United States would - in alliance with Britain - ensure the security of "free peoples" against communist aggression throughout the world

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GCSE History Britain: British Society 1931-1951 - Foreign P…

GCSE history students look at British society in various eras, one of which is 1931-1951. After the post-war election, Attlee's Labour government was in power…

Written by Daniel FosterReviewed by Dr. Emma ClarkeUpdated 17 Mar 2026

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Topic: 1951

Questions: 10

Duration: 10 min

Difficulty: ★★ Medium

Focus: applying 1951 with consistent method and answer precision.

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GCSE history students look at British society in various eras, one of which is 1931-1951. After the post-war election, Attlee's Labour government was in power from 1945-1951. In this quiz, written to help Year 10 and Year 11 pupils revise, we look at how Britain's foreign policy changed under them.

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