creation of two Germanys: the Federal Republic (FRG) and the Democratic Republic (GDR). Flashcards
What happened on May 8, 1949, regarding the zones in Germany?
The USA, Britain, and France permitted their zones to come together as a state known as The Federal Republic (FRG).
What significant event occurred on August 14, 1949, in the newly formed Federal Republic?
Germans in the new country were allowed to elect their parliament called the ‘Bundestag’.
Who became the first democratically elected chancellor of the Federal Republic, and when did he take office?
Konrad Adenauer became the first democratically elected chancellor of the Federal Republic, taking office on September 15, 1949.
How did Stalin react to the creation of the Federal Republic?
Stalin reacted by creating the Democratic Republic (GDR) in October 1949.
How did the FRG view the division of Germany, and when did they change this view?
The FRG refused to recognize that Germany had been split in two until the 1970s.
