Kohl and reunification Flashcards
1
Q
who replaced Schmidt as Chancellor in 1982?
A
Helmut Kohl of the CDU
2
Q
what was the result of the 1983 elections?
A
the CDU won 48.8% of the vote
3
Q
was there change during Kohl’s time as chancellor?
A
no
he maintained continuity both in economic policy as well as in Ostpolitik
4
Q
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
5
Q
when was German reunification?
A
9 November 1989 following the fall of the Berlin Wall
6
Q
what problem did Kohl have with his government?
A
they were often involved in corruption scandals
