About the Berlin Wall
This side of Germany built the Berlin Wall
East Germany
There were a few reasons for the wall being built, but what is the main one?
The two sides spilt after WWII, which was the main reason for the wall being built
When did the Berlin Wall fall?
1989
After WWII, how many sectors was the Berlin Wall divided into?
4
Why was the Berlin Wall built?
To prevent East Germans from fleeing to West Berlin and, ultimately, West Germany.
When did Germany become united again?
1990
How many people died trying to cross the Berlin Wall?
140
What were the different sectors the Berlin Wall was divided into?
The America, British, French in the West and the Soviet in the East
What happened to the Berlin Wall
The original Berlin Wall fell, but a new one was put up.
Who could no longer cross over to Berlin?
Germany
What year was the new Berlin Wall put up?
1991
What is currently where the Berlin Wall used to be?
There is now a busy street
When was the Berlin Wall built?
August 13, 1961
Why did the government want to build the Berlin Wall?
To split Western "fascists" and East Germany
When did the spokesperson for East Berlin announce that each side was free to cross over?
November 19, 1989
Are there any remains of the Berlin Wall?
No, As of today there are no remains of the wall that you can see
What year did the Berlin Wall collapse and the new one was put up?
It fell in 1989 and a new one was put up in 1991
Who was the wall actually built by?
The Soviet Union
What didn't people like about the Berlin Wall?
The sides being split
Who tried to escape through the Berlin Wall?
Berliners