The Berlin Wall Flashcards
1
Q
Why Was West Germany better than the East
A
Better living conditions and wages
2
Q
How many East Germans Migrated to West Germany
1952 to 1961
A
3.5 million
3
Q
What was the Berlin Ultimatum
A
All Us , Uk and French troops should leave Berlin in 6 months
4
Q
Where were the three summits held
A
Camp David , Geneva and Paris
5
Q
Why and when was the Berlin Wall Constructed
A
1961, To solve refugee crisis
6
Q
How many were killed trying to cross the Berlin Wall
A
200
7
Q
What Happened at Checkpoint Charlie
A
A tense stand-off between soviet tanks and the Americans
8
Q
What did John F kennedy say in a symbolic speech
A
Ich bin ein berliner
9
Q
What disrupted talks during the summits
A
A U2 spy plane shot down in russia
