Berlin Wall/Cold War Flashcard

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Why was the Berlin Wall built?

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Political and idea-based disagreements during the Cold War

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When was the Berlin Wall built?

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August 13, 1961

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Why was the Berlin Wall built?

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To keep people in East Berlin from going to West Berlin.

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Who built the Berlin Wall?

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East Germany/USSR

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How was life in East Berlin?

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Life in East Berlin was generally bad.

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How did the Berlin Wall change the everyday life of people living in East Berlin?

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The Berlin Wall limited how people in East Berlin could move around, talk to others, and find opportunities.

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What could happen if someone tried to run away from East Berlin?

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They could face serious punishments like being put in jail, being hurt, or even dying.

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What were some ways people got away from East Berlin?

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Digging tunnels, hiding in cars, jumping from buildings, and swimming across the Spree River.

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When did the Berlin Wall come down and how?

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November 9, 1989

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What did the fall of the Berlin Wall mean?

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It showed the end of the Cold War and brought East and West Germany back together.