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Berlin Wall Flashcards

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1949 - East and west

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Germany was divided into East and West Berlin. The west sporting democratic elections and wealth.

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1961 - Brain Drain

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Between 1949 and 1961 2.7 million East Germans cross into West Berlin. Embarrassed USSR. Shows that West is the best. Annoyed Khrushchev

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1958 ultimatum Khrushchev

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Sent to Eisenhower. Demanding that US forces leave Berlin within 6 months

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1961 - 1989 Wall

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Wall erected to stop people leaving east. Over 100 miles. Berliners cannot cross freely. Armed soldiers patrol wall. 170 people killed trying to escape. Defused tension however

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