26. (SSUSH19) How did the outcome of the Battle of Berlin contribute to Cold War
tensions following the conclusion of World War II?
a. The Soviet Union captured Berlin, allowing it to exert control over all of
Germany's territory during the postwar years.
b. The Soviet Union unnecessarily demolished Berlin causing the Allies to disagr
over acceptable military tactics.
c. The Soviet Union occupied Berlin, setting up conflict among the Allies over the
administration
of postwar Germany.
d. The Soviet Union fought the United States in Berlin, directly causing conflict
between the Eastern
and Western blocs.