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Cause and Consequence of the Berlin Wall

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
7 questions
~14 mins
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A worksheet exploring the causes leading to the construction of the Berlin Wall and its consequences, designed to develop understanding through cause and effect analysis.

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#Explain the main causes that led to the building of the Berlin Wall
#Analyse how the Berlin Wall affected East and West Berlin
#Cause and Consequence
#History
#Berlin Wall
#Standard
#Compare the political and social consequences of the Berlin Wall
#Major Crises

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Cause and Consequence of the Berlin Wall

Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Introduction to the Berlin Wall

The Berlin Wall was erected in 1961 by the German Democratic Republic (East Germany) to stop East Germans from fleeing to West Berlin and West Germany. Its construction was a response to rising tensions during the Cold War and was a symbol of the division between communism and democracy.

1.
Explain why East Germany decided to build the Berlin Wall in 1961. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the political reasons behind the construction of the Berlin Wall with its social impact on families. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
B

Causes of the Berlin Wall

The primary cause of the Berlin Wall was the mass emigration of East Germans to the West, which threatened the stability of East Germany. This migration was fueled by economic hardship, political repression, and the promise of freedom in West Berlin.

1.
Outline the main causes that led to the building of the Berlin Wall. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Analyse the impact of Cold War tensions on the decision to build the Berlin Wall. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
C

Consequences of the Berlin Wall

The Berlin Wall had significant consequences for both East and West Berliners. It restricted movement, affected families, and became a symbol of Cold War division. Its fall in 1989 marked a major turning point in world history.

1.
Explain how the Berlin Wall affected families and individuals on both sides of Berlin. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the political and social consequences of the Berlin Wall's fall in 1989. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
3.
Analyse the long-term impact of the Berlin Wall's fall on Europe. (6 marks)
[6 marks]

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1/1/2026
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