Ten Point Plan Flashcards
What was the FRGs immediate reaction to the fall of the Berlin Wall?
To provide aid to the 100,000s arriving from the GDR
To preserve some form of structured relationship with the GDR (prevent anarchy)
What did Koll say he would provide the GDR if they were willing to make political reforms and improve the lives of their citizens?
Economic aid
What was the aim of Kolls 10 Point Plan?
To stabilise the situation by moving forwards to a confederate state linking the two Germanys, then move towards full unification within 5-10 years
What was the motive behind Kolls Ten Point Plan?
The CDU were polling low and he believed by announcing the plan, he would win the nectar election in West Germany
When did Kohl make his speech to the Bundestag?
28th November
What did Kohl become?
The first chancellor in over 30 years to call for reunification
What did Kohl promise in the Ten Point Plan?
Immediate assistance for the GDR to stabilise the country and reduce the numbers for leaving the West
Why were the USSR concerned about German reunification?
Concerned about a reunified Germany’s membership of NATO (given that it was close to the soviet boarder)
What did the President of European Commission suggest?
GDR could become a member of the EU as a second German state (avoid reunification)
What happened on the 11th December 1989?
Mass demonstrations in Leipzig
300,000 people
Protesters carried German flags and called for reunification
Where did Kohl visit on the 19th December and how was he welcomed?
Dresden in the East
He received a huge welcome with 100,000 people gathering to hear him talk
When was Germany reunified?
2nd-3rd October 1990
