Lesson 18: The Berlin Wall 1961 Flashcards
1
Q
Why did Khrushev build the wall?
A
- By August 1961 an average of 2000 East Germans were crossing into West Germany every day
- stop american spies
- have full control of berlin
2
Q
How long was the wall?
A
97 miles in length
3
Q
How many people died trying to cross the wall?
A
138
4
Q
How had America’s policy of containment proven a success?
A
Kennedy refused to give the Soviet full control of berlin
