People
Who ordered the construction of the Berlin Wall?
Walter Ulbricht
What happened on August 13, 1961?
Construction of the Berlin Wall began overnight
In what year was East Germany (GDR) and West Germany (FRG) created?
1949
What was the official name for East Germany?
German Democratic Republic (GDR)
How did the Berlin Wall affect families?
It separated families and communities, preventing visits between East and West
Which U.S. President visited Berlin in 1963 and gave the famous “Ich bin ein Berliner” speech?
John F. Kennedy
What was created in 1962 to strengthen the Berlin Wall’s defenses?
The “Death Strip”
In what year was the first person killed trying to cross the wall?
1961
What was the “Death Strip”?
A heavily guarded area along the wall with lights, sand, and towers to prevent escapes
What was the economic impact on East Berlin?
It suffered stagnation and shortages under Soviet-style control
What Soviet leader supported the creation of the Berlin Wall?
Nikita Khrushchev
What was the significance of the Four Power Agreement in 1971?
travel and communication between East and West Berlin
When did Peter Fechter die trying to escape?
1962
What is “Grenzmauer 75”?
A reinforced version of the wall built in 1975 with taller concrete slabs
What type of Cold War conflict was common in Berlin?
Spying between East and West
Who was the East German leader in the 1980s who resisted reforms and defended the wall until its fall?
Erich Honecker
What happened during the protests of October 1989?
Mass protests across East Germany demanded change
When did Reagan deliver his “Tear down this wall” speech?
1987
What is meant by Cold War “propaganda”?
Biased information used by both East and West to influence public opinion about the Berlin Wall
Why did many East Germans protest in the late 1980s?
Due to economic hardships and political repression
Which U.S. President challenged the Soviet leader to “tear down this wall” in a 1987 speech?
Ronald Reagan
What event occurred on November 9, 1989?
The Berlin Wall fell and people could cross freely
When did both East and West Germany join the United Nations?
1973
What does the Berlin Wall symbolize in history?
The ideological and physical division between communism and democracy during the Cold War
What legacy did the fall of the Berlin Wall leave behind?
A global reminder of the fight for freedom and the costs of division