The transformations of the Cold War Flashcards by G xxx | Brainscape

Q

When was the Berlin Wall put up?

A

13th August 1961 at 2am

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What happened to people who attempted to cross the Berlin wall?

A

They would’ve been shot dead at the scene

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How many people were SHOT trying to cross the wall from 1961-1989?

A

68

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Why did Khrushchev want the Berlin wall?

A

To stop skilled people leaving the east to go to the more prosperous side

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