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A Wall Through Berlin
Age 14 · History
During the Cold War, Europe was divided into two opposing blocs led by the United States and the Soviet Union. The Berlin Wall became the clearest symbol of that division.
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In the picture
- Concrete wall: a barrier cutting through a city street
- Watchtower: a raised post with a searchlight for guarding the border
- Soldiers: armed guards standing on one side of the wall
- Children playing: everyday life continuing on the other side
- Apartment buildings: homes in the city behind the wall
Examples
- Two neighborhoods separated by a checkpoint, where people need special permission to cross.
- A family unable to visit relatives living on the other side of a guarded border.
Key takeaways
- The Cold War split Europe into two rival blocs.
- The Berlin Wall stood as the most visible symbol of that division.
Quiz: A Wall Through Berlin (Age 14)
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What did the Cold War divide Europe into?
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What did the Berlin Wall symbolize during the Cold War?
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Which two powers led the opposing blocs in Cold War Europe?
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