American Marshall Plan

Who did the US offer economic assistance to?

US offered economic assistance to Germany, but only was accepted in the western zone

Was the offer to East Germany a shallow offer?

It is possible that it was a shallow offer to the Soviets, since it is unlikely that the American Congress would allow large sums of money to be sent to countries under the Soviet, communist influence

How did Stalin respond to the American assistance coming into West Germany?

Stalin blocked all road, rail, and canal transportation to West Berlin, which was located within East Germany

How did the US respond to Stalin’s blockage?

US responded by flying supplies into West Berlin, known as the Berlin airlift