The Cold War Flashcards
-Problems of the GDR -17. June 1953 -abbreviations
1
Q
economic problems of the GDR
(5)
A
- collectivization in agriculture (LPGs)
- rather slow and inflexible economy
- lack of imports and consumer goods
- stricter work norms
- emigration of skilled workers
2
Q
political problems of the GDR
(6)
A
- mass organizations control every social area (e.g. education [FDJ, FDGB])
- one party dictatorship (SED)
- ideological control of culture and arts
- militarization
- class background as reason for discrimination
- control & surveillance by MfS (=Stasi)
3
Q
causes of 17. June 1953
A
- Stalin’s death in March 1953
- new work norms with more hours
–> strike
4
Q
events of 17. June 1953
A
- marches of protestors
- people start demanding political changes (e.g. democratization, Germand Unity)
- soviet army starts to put down rebellion
5
Q
effects of 17. June 1953
(5)
A
- more than 100 dead, many injured
- frustration, no political change
- GDR dependent on Soviet troops
- SED as a labour party loses legitimation
- highest yearly number of refugees to the west
6
Q
RIAS
A
Rundfunk im Amerikanischen Sektor
7
Q
GDP = BIP
A
Gross Domestic Production
8
Q
FDJ
A
Freie Deutsche Jugend
9
Q
FDGB
A
Freier Deutscher Gesellschaftsbund
10
Q
MfS
A
Ministerium für Sicherheit
11
Q
NVA
A
Nationale Volksarmee (DDR)
