WH2.10AD Rise and Fall of the Berlin Wall VIDEO

When did the construction of the Berlin Wall begin?

• August 13, 1961

• August 13, 1945

• November 9, 1989

• October 3, 1990

How was Germany divided after World War II?

• Into two separate countries: the Federal Republic of Germany (West) and the German Democratic Republic (East).

• Into four occupation zones controlled by the US, Britain, France, and the Soviet Union.

• Into a single unified Germany under Allied control.

• Into a communist north and a democratic south.

What was a primary reason many East Germans left for West Germany before the Berlin Wall was built?

• To escape the Stasi's surveillance.

• To find higher salaries, more consumer goods, and greater personal freedom.

• To join the military in West Germany.

• To pursue free healthcare and education.

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What event directly led to the opening of the Berlin Wall on November 9, 1989?

• A military invasion by West Germany.

• A miscommunication about new travel permit regulations, leading to crowds demanding passage.

• The signing of the Basic Treaty of 1972.

• A successful escape attempt by a stolen tank.