German Reunification and Its Challenges

German Reunification and Its Challenges

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

10th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

FREE Resource

The video explores the complex process of German reunification, highlighting the historical context, challenges, and ongoing impacts. It discusses the initial reactions and fears from international leaders, the economic integration of East and West Germany, and the social and cultural challenges faced. The video also examines the political and social impacts over the years, including the rise of right-wing ideas and the ongoing sense of division between former East and West Germans.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary ideological difference between East and West Germany before reunification?

Socialism vs. Fascism

Capitalism vs. Communism

Democracy vs. Monarchy

Liberalism vs. Conservatism

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which leader played a crucial role in the reunification of Germany by visiting East Germany and being moved by the public's sentiment?

Margaret Thatcher

Francois Mitterrand

Mikhail Gorbachev

Helmut Kohl

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the key agreements made with the Soviet Union to facilitate German reunification?

Germany would develop nuclear weapons

Germany would remain neutral

Germany would fund the withdrawal of Soviet troops

Germany would join the Warsaw Pact

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the economic challenge faced by East German companies after reunification?

Overproduction of goods

Increased demand for their products

Lack of skilled labor

Increased competition and expensive products

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of the solidarity tax introduced after reunification?

To increase social welfare benefits

To support infrastructure development in the East

To fund military expansion

To reduce national debt

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant social challenge faced by East Germans after reunification?

Lack of access to education

Feeling of being sidelined and judged inferior

Increased crime rates

Loss of cultural identity

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a common sentiment among East Germans regarding their achievements post-reunification?

They felt their achievements were well-recognized

They felt their achievements were ignored

They felt overcompensated for their efforts

They felt indifferent about recognition

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