Fall of the Berlin Wall: border is opened

As dawn broke at the Berlin Wall, the absence of demolition equipment highlighted the wall's redundancy. Germans crossed freely to the west, rendering a new visa procedure ineffective. Despite the chaos, the instinct to follow rules persisted, even as daily life was disrupted by the demand for travel permits.

What was notably absent as dawn broke at the Berlin Wall?

• Crowds of people

• Bulldozers and demolition equipment

• Police officers

• Journalists

What happened to the instant visa procedure?

• It was implemented smoothly

• It was ignored by everyone

• It collapsed under the weight of numbers

• It was a great success

How were people crossing the border treated in terms of documentation?

• They were given temporary visas

• They were effectively waved through

• They were turned back

• They were thoroughly checked

What was the reaction of normal daily life to the events at the Berlin Wall?

• It was unaffected

• It became more organized

• It continued as usual

• It seized up as people sought travel permits

What was the demand for passport photos like during this time?

• There was no demand

• Demand was overwhelming

• Demand was low

• Demand was moderate