Fall Of The Berlin Wall Flashcards
What were the causes of the fall of the Berlin wall
Many neighbouring countries had broken free of communism so there was mounting pressure for East Germany to do the same
East Germany had started to allow for greater freedom of travel
What happened on the 9th of November 1989
The East German press secretary mistakenley announced the border was to open immidiatley meaing people could now travel to west Germany with no restrictions
What was the significance of the fall of the Berlin Wall (social and political)
Many Berliners who hadn’t seen friends and family for over 30 years could be reunited with them
On a political level it was symbolic of the failure of communism in Eastern Europe and the ending of both the cold war and soviet control in Eastern Europe
What was the mistake made by the East German press secratery
He accidentally announced the opening of the border to start immediatley when it was meant to start the day after
When was the border with west berlin officially opened
9th november 1989
