Untitled Quiz

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What did John F. Kennedy say in his famous speech in Berlin?

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"Ich bin ein Berliner" ("I am a Berliner")

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When did John F. Kennedy give his speech in Berlin?

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June 26, 1963

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What was the political context during Kennedy's speech in Berlin?

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The Cold War, a time of political conflict between the U.S. and its allies and the Soviet Union and its allies.

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How was Germany divided after World War II?

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Germany was divided into four parts controlled by the U.S., Britain, France, and the Soviet Union.

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What were the two parts of Germany after the division?

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West Germany (Federal Republic of Germany) and East Germany (German Democratic Republic).

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What was the significance of the Berlin Wall?

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It symbolized the division between East and West Berlin and the larger division between communism and democracy.

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What was the Berlin Blockade?

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In 1948, the Soviet Union blocked all access to West Berlin to force the Western Allies out.

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What was the response to the Berlin Blockade?

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The Western Allies organized the Berlin Airlift to supply West Berlin with food and supplies.

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Why did East Germany build the Berlin Wall in 1961?

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To stop the mass emigration of East Germans seeking freedom and better living conditions.

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What was the impact of Kennedy's speech on the people of West Berlin?

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It made them feel proud, supported, and gave them hope.