The Falling of the Berlin Wall, 1989
- Erich Honecker, East German leader ran one of the most repressive Soviet Satellite gov’t
- In fall of 1989 thousands of demonstrators demanded greater freedoms
- Honecker wanted to shoot them, was overruled and replaced by Eron Krenz
- On Nov. 9, 1989 the Berlin Wall was opened and free elections were held
Summary
The Falling of the Berlin Wall was a major symbol of the fall of communism. in the fall of 1989, thousands of demonstrators demanded greater freedoms, and an uproar ensued. Erich Honecker, the leader of East Germany, wanted to shoot these demonstrators, but he was overruled and replaced by leader Eron Krenz. on November 9th, 1989, the Berlin Wall was opened and Free elections were finally held again.
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Do you think that the Berlin wall was a symbol of true communism?
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"The Berlin Wall wasn't the only barrier to fall after the collapse of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War. Traditional barriers to the flow of money, trade, people and ideas also fell."
- Fareed Zakaria
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