Multiple choice

Why was Berlin a key focus of Cold War tensions? 

  1. The people of Berlin tried to resist Soviet occupation

  2. Berlin was split between democratic and communist sides

  3. All German cities were focal points post-WWII

  4. Berlin was the heart of the new superpower, the USSR

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Explanation

Berlin was located deep within the Soviet occupation zone but was divided into sectors controlled by the Western Allies and the Soviets. This geographic anomaly made it a primary flashpoint for Cold War tensions.