Kohl and reunification Flashcards

1
Q

who replaced Schmidt as Chancellor in 1982?

A

Helmut Kohl of the CDU

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2
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what was the result of the 1983 elections?

A

the CDU won 48.8% of the vote

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3
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was there change during Kohl’s time as chancellor?

A

no he maintained continuity both in economic policy as well as in Ostpolitik

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4
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what was a new threat which Kohl had to deal with in the 1980s?

A

the rise of terrorism in Germany

bombing of Frankfurt Airport in 1985

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5
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when was German reunification?

A

9 November 1989 following the fall of the Berlin Wall

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6
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what problem did Kohl have with his government?

A

they were often involved in corruption scandals

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