Question 196
Why is the time in the fall of 1989 called "The Wende" in the GDR? During this time, the GDR changed politically ...
Deutsch: Warum nennt man die Zeit im Herbst 1989 in der DDR "Die Wende"? In dieser Zeit veränderte sich die DDR politisch …
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- from a religious state to a communist state.
- from a monarchy to social democracy
- from dictatorship to democracy✓ Correct answer
- from a liberal market economy to socialism.
Explanation
In the autumn of 1989, far-reaching political and social changes took place in the GDR. Many people took to the streets to demonstrate for freedom, freedom to travel and democratic rights. The state leadership increasingly lost control, which eventually led to the fall of the Berlin Wall. These events initiated a fundamental change in the political system and led to German reunification. The term "The Wende" describes this historical upheaval and the departure from the previous system.
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