Berlin Wall Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
What was the Berlin Wall?
A
East Germany built a wall around West Berlin.
2
Q
What did this do?
A
Physically divided the city and stopped East Germans escaping to the West.
3
Q
Why was this a huge propaganda victory for West?
A
Proved communism needed to trap people.
4
Q
What did this cause?
A
Tension rose but reduced chances of direct conflict.
