How did the United States respond to the construction of the Berlin Wall? Select the TWO
best responses.
A. It began preparing options with its British and French allies to tear down the wall
by force.
B. It asserted its right of access by using an authorized East German highway to
move troops and military vehicles into West Berlin, for the purpose of attack.
C. It asserted its right of access by using an authorized East German highway to
move troops and military vehicles into West Berlin, as a display of strength.
D. It brought troops and military vehicles into West Berlin in order to provoke an
attack from the East.
E. Presidents Kennedy and Reagan both visited Berlin to announce U.S. solidarity
with East Berlin and urge the GDR to tear down the wall.
F. Presidents and other political leaders met in private with the GDR to negotiate
German reunification.