What Internal and External Forces Shaped the Story of Self-Government

question 51

Essay

What internal and external forces shaped the story of self-government in the two Germanys, and then the reunification of Germany? What problems did they face, both before and after reunification? Did German leaders shape events or just "read and ride them well"? How and why?

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Radius

The distance from the center of a circle to any point on its circumference, also used to describe the curvature of rounded objects.

Outside Edge

Refers to the external boundary or margin of an object or part, often significant in machining and manufacturing processes.

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A surface that has been altered or deformed from its original shape, often due to external forces.