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What was the primary benefit of the Berlin Wall for the USSR?
What was the primary benefit of the Berlin Wall for the USSR?
- To show the strength of the communist system
- To prevent the 'Brain Drain' and people escaping to the West (correct)
- To negotiate with the USA
- To unite Germany under communist rule
What was a negative consequence of the Berlin Wall for the USA?
What was a negative consequence of the Berlin Wall for the USA?
- The Wall united Germany under communist rule
- The Wall ended the Cold War
- The Wall became a symbol of freedom
- The USA looked weak for allowing the Wall to be built (correct)
What was the significance of the Berlin Wall for relations between East and West?
What was the significance of the Berlin Wall for relations between East and West?
- It proved the failure of the two superpowers to compromise and get along (correct)
- It united Europe under a single government
- It marked the end of the Cold War
- It marked the beginning of the Cold War
What was the impact of the Berlin Wall on Berliners?
What was the impact of the Berlin Wall on Berliners?
When was the Berlin Wall finally dismantled?
When was the Berlin Wall finally dismantled?
Why did Khrushchev believe a solution to the refugee crisis was necessary?
Why did Khrushchev believe a solution to the refugee crisis was necessary?
What was the initial material used to build the Berlin Wall?
What was the initial material used to build the Berlin Wall?
What was the consequence for those who tried to escape across the Berlin Wall?
What was the consequence for those who tried to escape across the Berlin Wall?
How long was the Berlin Wall eventually extended to?
How long was the Berlin Wall eventually extended to?
When was the Berlin Wall built?
When was the Berlin Wall built?
Flashcards
USSR's Benefit from the Berlin Wall?
USSR's Benefit from the Berlin Wall?
Prevented the loss of skilled workers and citizens escaping to the West.
Negative consequence for the USA?
Negative consequence for the USA?
The USA appeared weak for not preventing its construction.
Significance for East-West Relations?
Significance for East-West Relations?
Demonstrated the inability of the superpowers to find common ground.
Impact on Berliners?
Impact on Berliners?
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When was the Berlin Wall dismantled?
When was the Berlin Wall dismantled?
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Refugee crisis solution?
Refugee crisis solution?
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Initial Material of the Berlin Wall?
Initial Material of the Berlin Wall?
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Consequence across the Berlin Wall?
Consequence across the Berlin Wall?
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How long was the Berlin Wall?
How long was the Berlin Wall?
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When was the Berlin Wall built?
When was the Berlin Wall built?
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