1
Q
Deutsche Mark
A
18th June 1948
= to stabilize the economy and combat black market trade
= breaking with the joint economic administration with the Soviets.
2
Q
Link to berlin crisis
A
24th June 1948
- direct catalyst for the Berlin Blockade. - The Soviet Union viewed this currency reform as a threat to their influence = prompting them to block all land, rail, and water access to West Berlin
