Defending the GDR 1949-61
Cards (29)
- Why was the Berlin Wall built?
- What was the immediate cause of the wall's construction?
- What factors contributed to the dissatisfaction of GDR citizens?
- What role did the open border in Berlin play in emigration?
- When did emigration from the GDR stop?
- Who were the primary emigrants from the GDR?
- What percentage of doctors left the GDR?
- What were some reasons for emigration from the GDR?
- What were some push factors for emigration from the GDR?
- What impact did emigration have on the GDR?
- How many people moved from the GDR to the FRG in 1960?
- What was Khrushchev's ultimatum regarding Berlin in 1958?
- What did Khrushchev announce in February 1959?
- What were Khrushchev's aims regarding Berlin?
- Why did Khrushchev believe the USSR had nuclear superiority?
- What did Khrushchev hope to achieve by internationalizing Berlin?
- How did JFK's presidency affect Khrushchev's view?
- What was the outcome of the Vienna Summit in June 1961?
- How did Kennedy's response to Khrushchev's demands affect their relationship?
- What was Operation Rose?
- When did Operation Rose begin?
- What was the initial construction of the Berlin Wall like?
- What happened to travel between East and West Berlin after the wall was built?
- What was the impact of the wall on families?
- How long did the Berlin Wall eventually run?
- What was the perception of the Wall among leaders?
- What was the estimated cost of the open border to the GDR?
- Why did Ulbricht exaggerate the impact of the Wall?
- What was the consequence of losing skilled citizens for the GDR?