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The US & other western nations responded to the Berlin blockade with the "Berlin Airlift", which was a number of airlifts of resources, building supplies, medical supplies, and even Christmas Presents throughout a period of almost a year. It was successful, and led to the end of the Berlin Blockade.
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The correct answer is <span>increase political and economic influence around the world
The United States government believed that they need to spread their ideas of liberty and democracy worldwide, wherever their ideas were not found and wherever there was tyranny or colonization. By getting others to be democratic republics, they would get support from them and increase their influence.</span>
St. Augustine is the oldest occupied city of the United States. It was found in 1565 by Pedro Menéndez de Avilés. The fort defended the trade route between Spain and its colonies. It would also defend the Spanish-claimed land against invasion.
In 1692 the Queen ordered to build a stronger fort, replacing a wood one with a shell stone one. It was used as a refugee for Loyalists to the Crown during the American revolution, served as a prison during the Indian wars, and was a battle site during the Civil War. And it still stands, so it's pretty much indisputable.
The Food Administration during WWI controlled rations and food supply. The War Trade Bond I believe supplied and controlled U.S. militaries w/ military weapons. Hence, it was B. Committee on Public Information which controlled propaganda during WW1.
