History · Topic 61 of 64
The Berlin Wall
⭐ MasteredThe Berlin Wall was built in 1961 to divide East and West Berlin during the Cold War. It came down in 1989, and Germany was reunited a year later.
💡 Fun fact
Some pieces of the Berlin Wall are kept as memorials around the world.
All about The Berlin Wall
The Berlin Wall was built in 1961 to divide East and West Berlin during the Cold War. It came down in 1989, and Germany was reunited a year later.
Its fall became a symbol of the end of the Cold War.
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Real-life uses of The Berlin Wall
- Studying the Cold War
- Learning about freedom and borders
- Visiting memorial sites
Frequently asked questions about The Berlin Wall
When was the Berlin Wall built?
In 1961.
When did it come down?
In 1989.