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The Berlin Wall: History and Significance

Learn about the historic Berlin Wall, constructed in 1961 and demolished in 1989. Discover its impact during the Cold War era, the division of Berlin post-WWII, and the Treaty of Potsdam. Uncover more by visiting the provided website.

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The Berlin Wall: History and Significance

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  1. Berlin By Rachel Fullwood

  2. The Berlin wall It was constructed in August 1961 and got destroyed in 1989. At times the wall was nicknamed ‘the wall of shamed’.After the 2nd World War Berlin was divided into 4 sectors. The largest sector was the Russian sector. The Western sectors belonged to France, Great Britain and USA. After Nazi Germany surrendered, the 4 allied countries signed a treaty called "the Potsdam Agreement", which determined the borders for Germany and Berlin. To find out more about berlin wall just click on this website http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=info+on+the+berlin+wall&source=web&cd=4&cad=rja&ved=0CDYQFjAD&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhistory1900s.about.com%2Fod%2Fcoldwa1%2Fa%2Fberlinwall.htm&ei=-lVkULGJO8PQ0QWVloGIAw&usg=AFQjCNGce0HCMnJgovgThrhbTtrGD2kflw

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