The Berlin Wall

What was the purpose of the Berlin Wall?

To separate communist east Berlin and non-communist west Berlin and to stop people from escaping from East Berlin to West Berlin

Who built the Berlin Wall?

USSR

The former capital of Nazi Germany, Berlin was also split into two parts. Who controlled West Berlin?

Allies West Berlin was a free-market democracy

What was the Arms Agreement?

Deal between the US and USSR to limit nuclear weapons and to try to avoid using

Why did the Berlin Wall Fall?

Gorbachev agrees to get rid of the wall. East and West Berliners physically tear down the wall. At this point, the USSR is finally leaving Germany

What kind of defenses were part of the Berlin Wall?

Guard dogs Barbed wire Watch towers Bunkers (for soldiers) Anti-vehicle trenches Soldiers

How did people escape to West berlin past the wall?

Jump from buildings next to the wall into West Berlin Dig tunnels Drive vehicles into the wall Hot air balloon

What were U.S. president Ronald Reagan's famous words to USSR leader Mikhail Gorbachev?

"Mr. Gorbachev, tear down that wall".

What year was the Berlin Wall built?

1948

The former capital of Nazi Germany, Berlin was also split into two parts. Who controlled the East Berlin?

Soviet Union East Berlin was communist

Reason the Cold War Ended

The Soviet Union no longer existed

Why did the Soviet Union no longer exist?

The USSR ran out of money to fund its arms and space race The USSR economy was weak and people lacked basic food and supplies Countries controlled by the USSR were tired of limited freedoms and broke away