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After World War 2 Germany was dived into half. The western half was under American control and the Eastern half was under Russian control. Berlin lay in the Western half and was divided between Russia and America, meaning that East Berlin was an island of Russian controlled Germany surrounded by areas under American control. Russia was a communist country and people from East Berlin tried to flee to West Berlin and so the Berlin Wall was built to stop this.
Until the east Germans were rescued by pink Floyd!
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What did people on the west of Berlin wall not have?
communism
What event symbolizes the end of communism in Europe?
the fall of the Berlin Wall
How did communism fall in Europe?
· Destruction of the Berlin Wall
Why is the is the Berlin Wall important?
because the wall was a symbol of the division between communism and democracy
Why is the Berlin Wall important in history?
because the wall was a symbol of the division between communism and democracy
This symbol of communism was constructed in 1961 to prevent travel and communication?
The Berlin Wall!
What events led the reunification of germany?
The end of communism and the fall of the Berlin Wall-
What does Kennedy Imply was the purpose for which the Berlin Wall was Built?
to hide the failures of communism
What was the signifigance of Berlin wall?
The line of communism and the separation of East and West Germany.
When did East Europe move away from communism?
In the late 1980's. It was in 1989 when the Berlin Wall fell that was death of communism.
What event symbolize the end of communism?
The people of Ukraine and Belerus were given the chance to vote if they wanted independance from Russia, and both voted yes, officialy ending the Soviet Union, but the satelite states started breaking off in the 80's.
Why did people celebrate when the Berlin wall came down?
because it was when democracy toppled communism in germany.
