1. Use each of these terms in a sentence that explains the term's meaning. a. gross national product b. productivity c. recession

a. From 1977 to 1985 the United States gross national product grew 21 percent.

b. Measures are being taken by the zemstvos to increase the very low productivity of the forests.

c.Everywhere there are signs of the diminution of the lakes and the recession of the water line

Why did the Blockade go up?

The Soviet Union left the Allied Control Council in March 1948, which ruled Germany occupied over this issue.   The Soviets denounced this move as an assault on the East German currency, and a blockade of all Berlin-West rail, road and water communications began on 24 June.

Why did Truman begin an airlift?

In reaction to the Soviet land route blockade into West Berlin, the U.S. is launching a major airlift of food, water, and medicine for the people of the besieged city. The Soviet action was in reaction to American and British officials refusing to allow Russia to have more say in Germany's economic future.

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