German Reunification and International Relations

The video discusses the complex process of German reunification, highlighting the global opposition it faced, particularly from the USSR and Western Europe. It explains Germany's division post-WWII and the role of Mikhail Gorbachev in easing tensions. The video also covers the varied reactions from Western countries, with the USA supporting reunification while others like France and Britain were skeptical. The final steps to reunification included agreements on NATO membership and border permanence. The video concludes with acknowledgments to supporters.

What was the primary reason the USSR opposed German reunification?

• Fear of economic competition

• Desire for a neutral Germany

• Memories of the Great Patriotic War

• Pressure from Western allies

Which two states was Germany divided into after World War II?

• North and South Germany

• East and West Germany

• Central and Peripheral Germany

• Upper and Lower Germany

What was Mikhail Gorbachev's approach to the Eastern Bloc?

• Economic sanctions

• Hands-off approach

• Increased military presence

• Political isolation

Which country was most supportive of German reunification?

• Britain

• France

• Italy

• USA

What was France's condition for supporting German reunification?

• Germany ceding territory

• Germany adopting a new European currency

• Germany leaving NATO

• Germany reducing its military

What was Margaret Thatcher's main concern about a reunified Germany?

• Economic dominance

• Military aggression

• Cultural influence

• Political instability

When was Germany officially reunified?

• July 1, 1990

• October 3, 1990

• November 9, 1989

• August 23, 1990

What was agreed upon regarding East Germany's military status?

• It would be demilitarized

• It would have a separate army

• It would never host nuclear weapons

• It would host NATO bases

Which country's leader expressed a preference for two Germanys?

• France

• Britain

• Italy

• USA

What was the status of the German-Polish border after reunification?

• It was disputed

• It was made permanent

• It was expanded

• It was reduced