Construction of the Berlin Wall
I can explain the causes, events and consequences of the construction of the Berlin Wall.
Construction of the Berlin Wall
I can explain the causes, events and consequences of the construction of the Berlin Wall.
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Key learning points
- East Germany suffered from a 'brain drain'.
- Khrushchev produced the Berlin Ultimatum in 1958.
- The USSR constructed the Berlin Wall in 1961.
- The USA did not attempt to block the construction of the Berlin Wall.
- The USA used the Berlin Wall as a symbol in its propaganda.
Keywords
Refugee - someone who has been forced to leave their home country because of war, persecution, natural disaster, or violence, and seeks safety in another country
Propaganda - information, especially of a biased nature, used to promote a political cause or point of view
Espionage - acts related to spying
Ultimatum - a demand that if rejected will bring about an end of peaceful talks and could lead to forceful action
Unilaterally - a way of acting or making important decisions alone and without waiting for others to agree
Common misconception
The USA fought to prevent the construction of the Berlin Wall.
The USA believed that the construction of the wall meant they would no longer be threatened in West Berlin and used it as a valuable propaganda symbol.
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