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The Berlin Wall: A Symbol of Division and Its Impact on East and West Germany

The Berlin Wall, constructed between 1949 and 1961, was built to prevent East Germans from fleeing to the West amidst widespread emigration. This defensive barrier, originally barbed wire, evolved into a complex fortification with multiple layers and guard towers. Despite the deadly risks, many East Germans attempted dangerous escapes, often through tunnels. The wall fell on November 9, 1989, symbolizing the end of the Cold War and the collapse of communism, leading to significant changes in the lives of millions.

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The Berlin Wall: A Symbol of Division and Its Impact on East and West Germany

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  1. The Berlin Wall By: Cole and Billy

  2. When? • Between 1949 and 1961 3.5 million East Germans fled to escape communism. • This embarrassed East German leaders and the Berlin Wall was built.

  3. Why it was built? • Built to keep East Germans from fleeing West to capitalist nations. • Life in West Germany was far better than the East.

  4. How it was built? • Began as a layer of barbed wire • Quickly turned into a barrier several layers deep, with watch towers, search lights, mines, and border guards.

  5. Escapes • After the wall was built, many East Germans tried to escape into West Germany. • Many lost their lives attempting to do so. • A main way of escaping was building tunnels underneath the wall.

  6. Effects • Many lives lost • Violated the Four- Power control policy between the U.S., France, and Britain, with the Soviet Union. They didn’t want to do anything about it because they didn’t want to cause a shooting war.

  7. Fall of the Berlin Wall • November 9, 1989 • Thousands of East and West Germans gathered at the wall to protest, and eventually, just before midnight, soldiers and citizens began tearing down the wall.

  8. After the fall • Chaotic situations • Crimes and violence increased • Opened up the world to East Germans • Signified collapse of communism

  9. Video • YouTube - The Berlin Wall (Britannica.com)

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