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Who was the man watching the news on TV at the beginning of the story?
Werner
Which four countries occupied Germany after World War II?
France
and the Soviet Union
the United Kingdom
The United States
Why did the East German government want to build a wall in 1961?
To stop the "brain drain" as many of their smartest citizens were leaving for the West
What were some of the dangers people faced if they tried to cross the wall?
Armed guards
dogs
and a shoot-to-kill order
landmines
What was the "mistake" made by the politician Günter Schabowski during the press conference?
He mistakenly said the new travel rules started "immediately"
Who was Harald Jäger
and what important decision did he make?
He was a border guard who decided to open the gate
How did people celebrate once the gates were finally opened?
they
