Jan 6, 2010

Salem on History | The Berlin Wall Falls

At a glance:

Series: Chronology of European History
Categories: Government and Politics, Social Issues, Reform, and Protest, Diplomacy, International Relations, Foreign Affairs
Subcategories: Protests, Marches, Demonstrations, Rallies
Curriculum: 20th & 21st Century European History, German History
Geographical Location: Berlin, East Germany
Date: November 9, 1989

Article abstract: The Berlin Wall falls, beginning the process of reunifying East and West Germany.

Summary of Event

Berlin, the capital of Germany, deep inside the Russian occupation zone, had been divided into four occupational sectors after the defeat of Nazi Germany in 1945. Since the Russian blockade of Berlin in 1948-1949, the eastern sector was under Communist domination, while the western sectors were under the protection of the United States, Britain, and France.

On August 13, 1961, the East German government under the patronage of the...

[The entire page is 1603 words long]

Salem on History | The Berlin Wall Falls

At a glance:

Summary of Event

Join eNotes