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What was the main reason for building the Berlin Wall?
What was the main reason for building the Berlin Wall?
- To stop the spread of democracy in Europe
- To prevent West Germans from entering East Germany
- To prevent East Germans from leaving the country (correct)
- To stabilize East Germany's economy
What was the political system of East Germany?
What was the political system of East Germany?
- Democracy
- Monarchy
- Communism (correct)
- Dictatorship
What was the initial material used to build the Berlin Wall?
What was the initial material used to build the Berlin Wall?
- Guard towers
- Spike strips
- Concrete barricade
- Barbed wire and mesh fencing (correct)
How many people died while attempting to escape from East Germany?
How many people died while attempting to escape from East Germany?
What did the Berlin Wall become a symbol of?
What did the Berlin Wall become a symbol of?
Why did the Berlin Wall stabilize East Germany's economy?
Why did the Berlin Wall stabilize East Germany's economy?
When was the Berlin Wall demolished?
When was the Berlin Wall demolished?
When was Germany officially reunified?
When was Germany officially reunified?
What is the significance of the remaining parts of the Berlin Wall?
What is the significance of the remaining parts of the Berlin Wall?
What caused tensions between the Soviet Union and Western powers after World War II?
What caused tensions between the Soviet Union and Western powers after World War II?
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Study Notes
- The Berlin Wall was built in 1961 to prevent East Germans from leaving the country.
- The wall was built due to tensions between the Soviet Union and Western powers after World War II.
- East Germany was a Communist country, while West Germany was a democracy.
- The wall was initially made of barbed wire and mesh fencing, but later became a concrete barricade with guard towers, spike strips, and landmines.
- Over 138 people died while attempting to escape from East Germany.
- The wall stabilized East Germany's economy by preventing its workforce from leaving.
- The wall became a global symbol of Communist repression.
- The wall was demolished in 1989 after mass demonstrations for free travel and democracy.
- Germany was officially reunified in 1990.
- Parts of the wall still stand today as a reminder of the barriers we can break down.
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