Why Did the East German Communist Regime Build the Berlin

question 73

Multiple Choice

Why did the East German Communist regime build the Berlin Wall?

• A) as a symbol of Communist might
• B) to prevent East Berlin citizens from moving to West Berlin
• C) to counter the threat of invasion by West Berlin
• D) as a show of force against the United States
• E) to prevent illegal immigration

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