Berlin Wall Part II

Berlin Wall Part II

Open Ended

Why was the Berlin wall built?

Effects of Berlin Wall

• divided families and friends

• cut off from jobs

• economic impact

• shortage of doctors, teachers, and engineers

Open Ended

Why were President Reagan's words significant?

Timeline

• May 8, 1945 WWII is over and Berlin is divided into 4 sectors:

• June 24, 1948

  Begin of the Berlin blockade

• May 26, 1952 borders closed

• June 12, 1987 Reagan's speech

• December 22, 1989 Brandenburg Gate is opened

• October 3, 1990 Germany is reunited

Open Ended

How do you think the people of Berlin felt after they were reunited?