Communism Collapse in Germany Flashcards
1
Q
When did communism collapse in Germany?
A
1989
2
Q
Throughout the Cold War, Germany had been divided into two nations:
West Germany (democratic country) and East Germany (communist country controlled by the Soviet Union).
A
3
Q
What happened in 1989?
A
The Berlin Wall (the symbol of the Cold War) was finally torn down. This symbolized the
end of the Cold War and the end of Communism
4
Q
What happened in 1990?
A
West Germany and East Germany were reunited to form one democratic country.