East Germany Uprising Flashcards
1
Q
What year did the East Germany uprising occur?
A
1955
2
Q
What were the main targets of the protests in East Germany?
A
Harsher working targets and drop in living conditions
3
Q
How many protesters were involved in the East Germany uprising?
A
40,000
4
Q
What slogan did the protesters shout during the East Germany uprising?
A
down with communism and long live Eisenhower
5
Q
How many armed divisions did the Soviets send to suppress the uprising?
A
16 armed divisions
6
Q
How many East Germans were killed during the uprising?
A
513 East Germans
7
Q
What was the significant outcome regarding challenges in East Germany after the uprising?
A
no further challenges until the 1980s
