Building of the Berlin Wall, 1961 -2

The transcript discusses the hope of East Germans for a better life by crossing barriers, only to face a closed gate the next day. It highlights the dangerous pursuit of freedom after the wall was built, resulting in nearly 100 deaths. The tragic story of Peter Fechter, an 18-year-old shot and left to die, is emphasized as a poignant example of the struggle for freedom.

What did East Germany believe they would find by crossing the barriers?

What tragic event occurred the day after the gate was shut?

How many people are estimated to have died trying to escape since the wall was built?

Who was Peter Fechter and what happened to him?

What question does the text raise about the treatment of Peter Fechter?