Berlin Wall Flashcards
1
Q
When did East German troops close the boarder?
A
13th August 1961
2
Q
What happened later that day -13th August 1961?
A
Barbed wire fences was placed dividing streets & buildings
3
Q
What was the fence replaced? with
A
A concrete brick wall to separate east & west
4
Q
How long did the wall remain?
A
30years
5
Q
What was East Berlins reason for wall being made?
A
To stop western spies
6
Q
What was the real reason for the wall being built?
A
To stop educated people leaving
