13. Why was Berlin airlift necessary when the Soviet Union isolated West Berlin A. East Berlin had no resources to help West Berlin B. The three nations that controlled West Berlin were not allies C. West Berlin had no access to a river D. West Berlin was surrounded by soviet territory

14. Which of the following best explains the reason for the rise in the standard of living in the United States after World War II A. The investment in fighting communism worldwide B. Greater productivity at lower costs C. The creation of Levittown D. The passage of the equal rights amendment

13. B

14. C

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To answer question 13, the Berlin airlift was necessary because West Berlin was surrounded by Soviet territory. The Soviet Union had isolated West Berlin by blockading all land and water routes, effectively cutting off the supply of essential goods such as food and fuel. Since West Berlin had no access to a river (option C) and East Berlin had no resources to help (option A), the only feasible way to provide aid to West Berlin was by air. Therefore, the correct answer is D - West Berlin was surrounded by Soviet territory.

To answer question 14, the rise in the standard of living in the United States after World War II can be attributed to several factors. One significant factor was greater productivity at lower costs (option B). The war had stimulated technological advancements and increased industrial output, resulting in increased efficiency and lower production costs. This led to greater availability and affordability of various goods and services for the American people.

While the investment in fighting communism worldwide (option A) may have had some economic impacts, it was not the primary reason for the rise in the standard of living. The creation of Levittown (option C) refers to the development of mass-produced suburban housing, which played a role in increasing homeownership and expanding the middle class, but it alone cannot explain the overall rise in the standard of living. The passage of the equal rights amendment (option D) refers to an amendment that aimed to guarantee equal rights regardless of gender, but it did not directly contribute to the rise in the standard of living. Therefore, the most fitting answer is B - greater productivity at lower costs.