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World war two ended and Berlin is divided into 4 sectors. The Soviets in the east. The next three sectors were placed in the west, with the British, French, and U.S.
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The beginning of the Berlin Wall starts with the demarcation like being guarded. This was meant to mark the difference between the est and west.
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As they began to get serious about segregating the eastern people from the western people. They began to issue inter zone passes that lasted 30 days. This let them know who was who, and who was to stay and who wasn't
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They began to issue different types of currency across both the east and west.This currency reform created two different countries.
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The Berlin blockade attempted to limit the movement of the French,British, and United States citizens in their sector.
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When they couldn't receive goods the western sector had a plan. They began to drop their necessities from planes, hence the Berlin airlift. This lasted for over a year and was a very efficient way of trade.
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With the end of the blockade the western sector could now move freely throughout their sections.
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Western Germany was formally separated from the rest of its country when they changed their name to the Federal Republic of Germany.
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This marks the end of having to drop their necessities from planes. This draws importance because
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The East Germans formally change their name to show separation. the choose the German Democratic Republic.
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The Construction workers have an uprising about the imposition of more work. They are suppressed by the Red Army with tanks.
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The western sector begins to refrain from using interzone passes. The soviets follow along but they also need a pass to travel.
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Now leaving east Germany can land you in jail. Up to 3 years in jail could await you if you attempt to escape.
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Finally east and west Germany were divided by barriers. They weren't aloud to use interzone passes anymore.
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On eastern soil there was a Romanic era gate. They closed it so that u couldn't enter or exit.
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The president visits Berlin and starts speach with," I am a Berliner."
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After 2 years the east could finally crossover into the west. This could mean their feud was over.
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The wall was finally closed. Then the Two sectors can finally travel through Berlin without conflict.