BERLIN INCIDENT

In a recent anti-Communist demonstration in Berlin, Eastern Sector German police fired on demonstrators near the Reichstag building. The conflict began when some of the crowd attempted to pass through the Brandenburg Gate, which was blocked by police. Young Germans climbed up and tore down the Soviet flag, receiving applause from the crowd. However, this led to more shots being fired, resulting in increased casualties. One youth reportedly died, believed to be the one who removed the flag.

What event led to the firing on anti-Communist demonstrators by the police?

• A concert near the Reichstag building

• A peaceful protest march

• The crowd's attempt to pass through the Brandenburg Gate

• A speech by a political leader

What action did some young Germans take during the demonstration?

• They distributed leaflets

• They organized a sit-in protest

• They climbed up and tore down the Soviet flag

• They set fire to a building

What was the crowd's reaction when the Soviet flag was torn down?

• They booed

• They dispersed

• They remained silent

• They applauded

What was the outcome for the youth who brought down the flag?

• He was wounded

• He was celebrated as a hero

• He was arrested

• He escaped unharmed

What was the reported casualty among the demonstrators?

• One youth died and another was wounded

• No casualties were reported

• A building was damaged

• Several police officers were injured