Timeline & Chronology of the Berlin Wall
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This worksheet guides students through the key events surrounding the construction and fall of the Berlin Wall, encouraging chronological understanding and analysis of its significance in Cold War history.
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Timeline & Chronology of the Berlin Wall
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Introduction to the Berlin Wall
Source A: Excerpt from a Cold War historian
'The Berlin Wall was erected in 1961 as a physical symbol of the Cold War division between East and West Berlin. It represented the ideological clash and the struggle for control over Berlin and Germany.' Provenance: Historian's summary from a Cold War history textbook, published 2010.
Key Events in the Construction and Early Years
Source B: Photograph description from a documentary
'A concrete barrier stretches across Berlin, cutting through streets and neighborhoods, as East German soldiers guard the new boundary.' Provenance: Description from a documentary about the Berlin Wall, 2005.
Events Leading to the Fall of the Berlin Wall
Source C: News report excerpt from 1989
'Mass protests and political reforms in East Germany have led to the decision to open the Berlin Wall, symbolizing a thaw in Cold War relations.' Provenance: BBC news report, 1989.
Reflection on the Berlin Wall
Source D: Personal account of a West Berliner
'Seeing the wall come down was a moment of immense hope and relief, knowing that families could be reunited and freedom was returning.' Provenance: Interview with a West Berliner, 1990.
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- 1/1/2026
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- 1/1/2026
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