Answers MCPSS AL-Grade 6 United States Studies The Industrial Revolution to the Present - Summer School 2026 The Cold War EndsQuestion 4

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The Cold War Ends

Question 4 • MCPSS AL-Grade 6 United States Studies: The Industrial Revolution to the Present - Summer School 2026

What was the main purpose of the Berlin Wall at the time of its construction?

Answer

A

to prevent people from leaving East Berlin for West Berlin

B

to prevent soldiers from East Berlin and West Berlin from fighting

C

to prevent black market trade between East Berlin and West Berlin

D

to prevent cultural exchanges between East Berlin and West Berlin

Explanation

The Berlin Wall was built by East Germany in 1961 to stop the large number of people fleeing from East Berlin to West Berlin. Its main purpose was therefore to prevent people from leaving East Berlin for the West, not to stop trade or cultural exchange.

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