The fall of the Berlin Wall Flashcards
1
Q
Which countries were the first to test the end of the Brezhnev Doctrine?
A
Poland and Hungary
2
Q
Why was the fall of communism in Hungary significant?
A
Hungary opened up its borders with the West, allowing East German citizens to travel via Hungary to West Germany
3
Q
In September 1989, how many East Germans made the trip to West Germany via Hungary?
A
10,000 East Germans
4
Q
Due to the events in Hungary what did the East German Government agree to do?
A
Open up Checkpoint Charlie
5
Q
What happened when the East German Government opened up Checkpoint Charlie?
A
Berliners from East and West flocked to the Berlin Wall and began to tear it down
6
Q
What did the fall of the Berlin Wall become symbolic of?
A
The end of the CW, the end of a divided Europe, and victory for people power
