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Analyzing the Berlin Wall: Source-Based Perspectives

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet encourages students to analyze a primary source related to the Berlin Wall, assessing its content, provenance, and usefulness in understanding the Cold War crisis.

Topics covered:

#History
#Berlin Wall
#Standard
#Evaluate the reliability and usefulness of historical sources
#Explain the significance of the Berlin Wall in Cold War history
#Source Analysis (Text)
#Analyze the content and purpose of a primary source document
#Major Crises

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Analyzing the Berlin Wall: Source-Based Perspectives

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Source Analysis: The Berlin Wall

Source A: A Citizen's Perspective on the Berlin Wall

"The Berlin Wall was a symbol of the division between East and West. It stretched for miles, cutting through neighborhoods and separating families. For many East Germans, it was a physical barrier representing oppression, while West Berliners saw it as a sign of the struggle for freedom. The wall was heavily guarded, and some tried to escape, risking their lives. Its existence highlighted the tensions of the Cold War, with the U.S. and Soviet Union locked in a fierce rivalry. The wall's fall in 1989 marked the end of this division, symbolizing hope for unity and democracy." Provenance: Anonymous eyewitness account, 1990, personal testimony published in a historical compilation.

1.
Describe what the source says about the Berlin Wall and its impact. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Explain the provenance of this source and why it is important for understanding the Berlin Wall. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Compare this source's usefulness with that of an official government report from 1961. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
4.
Outline how the physical features of the Berlin Wall contributed to Cold War tensions. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
5.
Analyse how the source helps us understand the emotional impact of the Berlin Wall on ordinary people. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
6.
Compare the purpose of this source with that of a political speech from a Cold War leader. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
7.
Explain why the Berlin Wall was considered a symbol of Cold War tensions. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
8.
Outline the significance of the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 for Cold War history. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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