What was the Berlin Wall, built in 1961?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. A barrier dividing East and West Berlin
- Step 1: East Germany built the wall to stop its citizens from leaving for the West. Step 2. It became a symbol of the Cold War and was opened on 9 November 1989. Answer: a barrier dividing East and West Berlin. Why not the others: the other options give wrong dates and purposes.
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