Which of the Following Statements Describes the Flow of the Population

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements describes the flow of the population between the two Germanys before the construction of the Berlin Wall?

• A) The East Germans moved west in search of freedom and economic prosperity.
• B) The East Germans moved west to escape rampant unemployment.
• C) Equal numbers of people moved between the east and west, seeking to be close to family in either sector.
• D) The West Germans moved east because of job opportunities.
• E) The West Germans moved east to gain the social benefits offered by communism.

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