Economic Events
Despite government claims of agricultureal success, Est Germany relied on food imports for the Soviet Union, especially this staple grain used for bread production.
Wheat
This heavily fortifiedd border, constructed to prevent defections, symbolized the Cold War divide between East and West Germnay.
Berlin Wall
West Germnay hosted this international sporting event in 1982, remembered both for its athletic achievements and a tragic terrosist attack.
1972 Munich Olympics
East Germans had limited access to Western fashion, but young people found creative ways to imitate these popular blue jeans from the West.
Levi's
Who is the East German Leader who implemented economic reforms known as the "New Economic System."
Erich Honecker
The Eaasst Germnay Secret Police, monitored and controlled population through widespread surveillance and informants.
Stasi
This German magazine became on of the most popular youth and pop culture publications, featuring music, entertainment, and posters of western celebrities.
BRAVO
This small, slow, and often reliable car was the most common vehicle in East Germany, with citizens waiting years to receive one.
Trabant
To gain acces to Western currency and technology, East Germany engaged in secret trade details and even sold political prisoners to this country for financial gain.
West Germany
East Germnay achieved international recognition by becoming a member of this global organization alongside West Germany.
The United Nations
This genre of music, heavily monitored by the East German government, often contained hidden political messages despite being state-approved.
Rock Music
While West Germans could buy Coca-Cola freely, East Germans had to settle for this state-produced soda alternative.
Vita Cola
East Germany accumulated massive amounts of debts by borrowing hard currency from western nations, leading to increased economic dependence on this neighboring communist superpower.
Soviet Union
West Germany was a key member of this military alliance, established to counter the Soviet-led Warsaw Pact.
NATO
This experimental electronic music genre, pioneered by bands like Kraftwerk, emerged in West Germany and influenced global music.
Krautrock
In East Germany, many people lived in these standardized apartment buildings, built quickly to address the housing shortage.
Plattenbau