W.75: East and West German Reunification

What event symbolized the end of the Cold War and paved the way for German reunification?

• The fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

• The start of the European Union

• The launch of the Euro currency

What was one of the main economic challenges faced by West Germany after reunification?

• Building a new military

• Investing in the infrastructure and economy of the East

• Establishing a new currency

• Reducing taxes for all citizens

What contributed to growing dissatisfaction among East Germans before reunification?

• Economic prosperity

• Economic stagnation and lack of consumer goods

• Abundance of job opportunities

• High levels of political freedom

What role did pro-democracy movements play in East Germany before reunification?

• They supported the East German government

• They led to the opening of the Berlin Wall

• They increased economic disparities

• They decreased political pressure

What was the economic impact of the "Aufbau Ost" process on West Germany?

• It led to a significant economic boom.

• It caused a temporary downturn in economic growth.

• It had no impact on the economy.

• It resulted in immediate economic stability.

What social changes occurred in East Germany due to reunification?

• Decrease in Western goods and services.

• Increase in Eastern cultural dominance.

• Influx of Western goods and services.

• Isolation from Western influences.

What was a political effect of German reunification?

• Establishment of a separate East German state.

• Integration of political parties and legal systems.

• Abolition of all political institutions.

• Complete political independence for East Germany.

How did reunification affect German national identity?

• It led to a complete rejection of historical responsibility.

• It sparked discussions about national identity and historical responsibility.

• It resulted in a loss of national identity.

• It had no impact on national identity.