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Berlin1945-19901PolitikOstThis was a socialist state.The official party was the Sozialistische Einheitspartei Deutschlands (SED).There were elections, but these were not free. They were controlled by the SED.

WestThis was a democratic state.There was no official party, instead like in modern Germany there were coalitions and majority parties, but no one single controlling party.There were free elections.

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Occupation of Germany

Following WWII Germany was occupied by the Allies the USA, Great Britain and France and the Soviets.Both Germany and Berlin were divided into four occupation zones (see map).The Allies and Soviets disbanded the German military forces and dissolved the Nazi regime.

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Rckwrts7Map of occupied Germany: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Deutschland_Besatzungszonen_1945.png.

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Life Behind the WallIf you were a citizen of East Berlin, what would you write on the wall? Write down a phrase or words in the text box that would describe how you would have felt.

After you finish, raise your hand, so that your instructor can view it.

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AutosOstOnly one car was available in the East: Trabant or Trabi.People had to wait four years to get a Trabant and wasnt a very good car.WestGerman cars are world renowned for their engineering and style.These include: Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche and Volkswagen.

Hi! My name is Ampelmann! I originallycome from East Berlin. I was invented to helpchildren know when to use crosswalks. Arent I cute? Thats part of my appeal I was made that wayon purpose. After reunification of Germany, WestBerliner wanted to get rid of me, but I persevered!Today, I am one of the most well-known symbolsof Berlin and can be found in souvenir shopsall over the city. Theres also an Ampelfrau androter Ampelmann.

RckwrtsIn this section you will...experience German history first hand!be guided through the years with this sidebar.Each year features...pictures and or embedded videos. You can make the pictures larger by clicking on them. You can make them smaller by clicking again. an Ampelmann. You can click on this little green man to learn some interesting facts about people or events during the time.To navigate through this section...click on button to go chronologically through Germany's history, orclick on any year in the sidebar to skip aroundTimeline

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6Life Behind the WallWatch the clips from Goodbye Lenin! and relate them to what you have learned. What do you notice about life in East Berlin? What changes occur after the fall of the Wall? Write down at least five differences or interesting scenes!

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GeistesblitzWhen you think of Berlin from 1945 to 1990, what comes to mind?What to these words or phrases mean to you? Do you recognize the these famous persons? Why are they important for this time period?

Vorwrts4In the four years following the war, Germany was kept as four occupied zones.American, English and French troops eventually withdrew from Germany, allowing Western Germany to establish their own country: die Bundesrepublik Deutschland (BRD). However, American troops remained in Berlin.Shortly thereafter, the Soviets established a country in Eastern Germany: die Deutsche Demokratiscke Republik (DDR). Their troops remained in both Eastern Germany and Berlin.

Establishment of FRG &DDR

The first and only President was Wilhelm Pieck, 1949-1960. The first Chairman was Walter Ulbricht, 1960-1971. The first Chancellor of Germany was Konrad Adenauer, 1949-1963. He founded the political party the Christian Democratic Union (CDU).

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Rckwrts8Federal Republic of Germany flag: http://machopan.com/rauchzeichen/?p=463.German Democratic Republic flag: http://www.flaggezeigen.de/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=523&osCsid=e1edcd710013bd965c5e1f26f5100037.

8German Reunification

Five months after the fall of the Berlin Wall the DDR is officially dissolved and the two Germanys are reunited.In 2010 Germany celebrated 20 years of unification.

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Rckwrts14die Berliner Mauer What caused it to be built?Thanks to the , business prospered in die Bundesrepublik Deutschland (BRD).Unfortunately, business was not as successful in die Deutsche Demokratische Republik (DDR). Added to that was the political oppression everyone was required to be a Sozialist.It was so bad that between 1949 and 1961 3.1 million people flchteten from die DDR.

The Hows and Whys of the Berlin Wall

der Sozialist: person who is a socialist

flchten: to flee, escapeThe Marshall Plan was a loan the U.S. government provided European countries to help them rebuild their cities and repay their war debts.Marshall Plan

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List of sections. Timeline: This section outlines historical events in Berlins history from 1945-1990.The Hows and Whys of the Berlin Wall: This sections discusses why the Berlin Wall was built and its consequences.Life behind the Wall: This section will talk about daily life for East and West Berliner.Glossary: This index provides English definitions of all the German words, as well as a review activity to help you practice using the words.Click on any topic to get started! Viel Spa und viel Glck!Kapiteln

der Berliner: a person from Berlin

5die Berliner Mauer What caused it to be built?Although die Berliner Mauer wasnt gebaut until 1961, the plans to build were lain in 1945Remember, in 1949 West Germany or die Bundesrepublik Deutschland (BRD) and East Germany or die Deutsche Demokratische Republik (DDR) had been gegrndet.

The Hows and Whys of the Berlin Wall

bauen: to builddie Bundesrepublik Deutschland: the Federal Republic of Germanydie Deutsche Demokratische Republik: the German Democratic Republicgrnden: to found, establish

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