- Erich Honecker, East Germany leader ran one of the repressive Soviet Satellite gov't
- In fall of 1989 thousands of demonstrators demanded greater freedoms
- Honecker wanted to shot them, was overruled and replaced by Eron Krenz
- On Nov.9, 1989 the Berlin Wall was opened and free elections were held
Summary
In the late 1980's thing changed drastically in Germany. In 1989, the wall was finally opened and free elections were held. in 1990 Helmut Kohl and his party one on a reunification platform, and as a result, the two Germany's were reunited.
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Questions?
What would be different if the Berlin Wall had never fallen?
Quotes
I remember when the Berlin Wall fell and suddenly intractable problems get solved.-Lucy Walker