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Lesson 18: The Berlin Wall 1961 Flashcards

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Why did Khrushev build the wall?

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  • By August 1961 an average of 2000 East Germans were crossing into West Germany every day
  • stop american spies
  • have full control of berlin
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How long was the wall?

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97 miles in length

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How many people died trying to cross the wall?

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138

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How had America’s policy of containment proven a success?

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Kennedy refused to give the Soviet full control of berlin

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