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Construction began in 1961, and it came down in 1989.
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∙ 9y agoUntil 1961 East German citizen were allowed to travel to West Berlin.
Travelling to West Germany became difficult after closing the border between East and West Germany in 1952. The Wall was erected in 1961 because more than 2.6 million East Germans escaped to West Berlin or West Germany from 1949 to 1961 total population of East Germany was about 17 million!
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What was the height of the Berlin Wall?
The Berlin wall was constructed after the end of World War 2 to separate the East from the West. The maximum height of the wall is 3.6m (11.6 feet). Cool.
This symbol of communism was constructed in 1961 to prevent travel and communication?
The Berlin Wall!
Was the Berlin wall put up after the cold war?
No, the wall was constructed in 1961. The cold war ended in 1989 - when the wall fell.
What did they use the Berlin Wall for?
In order to separate West Germany, which was under American control, and East Germany, which was under Soviet control, the Soviets constructed the Berlin Wall.
What makes the Berlin Wall unique?
The Berlin Wall is unique because there is nothing else around like it. It was originally constructed to separate East Germany from West Germany.
Why Berlin wall constructed?
To prevent the citizens of East Berlin, which was under Communist Russian rule, from escaping to West Berlin, which was under the rule of the British, French, and Americans.
The Berlin wall was torn down in which century 19th 20th or 21st?
The Berlin Wall was built in 1961. It was completely torn down from 1989 until 1991. All of this happened during the 20th century.
Why is the Berlin wall called the Berlin wall?
because the wall was in the city Berlin
Why did East Germany construct the Berlin wall in 1961 during the cold war?
The Berlin Wall was constructed in 1961 to stop people from fleeing the area. It was also an attempt to keep changing political views from taking root in East Germany.
What event helped unite East and West Germany?
The fall of the Berlin Wall
What cities were divided by the Berlin Wall?
Berlin was the city divided by the Berlin Wall.
What is the wall in Berlin called?
Berlin Wall
