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The Fall of the Berlin Wall: A Timeline of the End of the Cold War

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet guides students through the key events leading to the fall of the Berlin Wall, encouraging understanding of chronological order and significance.

Topics covered:

#Fall of Wall
#Outline the significance of the Fall of the Wall in modern history
#End of Cold War
#History
#Explain the key events that led to the fall of the Berlin Wall
#Standard
#Compare different perspectives on the end of the Cold War
#Timeline & Chronology

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The Fall of the Berlin Wall: A Timeline of the End of the Cold War

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
A

Introduction to the Fall of the Berlin Wall

Source A: A News Report from 1989

'The Berlin Wall, which has divided East and West Berlin for nearly three decades, is now opening its gates, allowing thousands to cross freely.' Provenance: Broadcast by BBC News, November 1989.

1.
Outline the main events described in Source A about the fall of the Berlin Wall. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the perspectives on the fall of the Berlin Wall by explaining how Source A and your own knowledge relate to each other. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
B

Key Events Leading Up to the Fall

Source B: Excerpt from a Political Leader in 1989

'Reforms are happening across Eastern Europe, and the pressure on East Germany is increasing. We expect changes soon.' Provenance: Speech by a Western political leader, June 1989.

1.
Explain the significance of the events described in Source B for the fall of the Berlin Wall. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Analyse how the events described in Source B contributed to the fall of the Berlin Wall. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
C

The Fall and Its Aftermath

Source C: A Personal Testimony from a West Berliner

'When the Wall came down, I felt a sense of hope and unity I never thought I would see in my lifetime.' Provenance: Interview with a West Berliner, December 1989.

1.
Explain what Source C reveals about the personal impact of the fall of the Berlin Wall. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the personal experiences of individuals before and after the fall of the Wall. Use Source C and your own knowledge. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
D

Summary and Significance

Source D: Historian’s View

'The fall of the Berlin Wall symbolized the end of the Cold War and the victory of democracy over authoritarianism.' Provenance: Historian’s analysis, 2000.

1.
Explain the significance of the fall of the Berlin Wall according to Source D. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Analyse how the fall of the Berlin Wall impacted international relations. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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