The Falling of the Berlin Wall, 1989
- Erich Honecker, East German leader ran one of the most repressive Soviet Satellite gov’t
- In fall of 1989 thousands of demonstrators demanded greater freedoms
- Honecker wanted to shoot them, was overruled and replaced by Egon Krenz. On Nov. 9, 1989 the Berlin Wall was opened and free elections were held
"The Wall will be standing in 50 and even in 100 years, if the reasons for it are not removed."- Eric Honecker
Subjunctive Question
What has been a result of the berlin wall falling in Germany?
Summary
In 1989, the wall was finally opened, and as a result free elections were held. The two Germany's were reunited.