Cold War was characterized by vigorous and sharp political confrontation and a USSR-USA confrontation. This can be split from the end of World War II up until 1991 where the world was divided into two, East and West, with the Berlin Wall as the representation of this division. In attempt to answer these questions in this blog post, let us first define and understand what the fall of the Berlin Wall means.
Understanding the Berlin Wall
Berlin Wall could be described as border that divided East Berlin, which was governed by the Soviet Union, and West Berlin which was governed by Allied powers. It was built in 1961 with an intention of sealing off people of East Germany from West Germany where living standards were comparatively higher.
Its simple form and structure symbolised the division between the political and ideological structure of the Eastern and … Western world’s. This is the case because the conflict took dimensions of the general Cold War confrontation of the two world powers.
The Fall of the Berlin Wall
The action of dismantling of the Wall marking the division of the Germany for thirty years is one of the most significant events of recent history. This fairly happened on November 9, 1989, when the government of East Germany declared that those in East Germany had the right to visit West Germany. Many people flocked to the wall, and spectacular cheers were heard when people started to walk to the section of the wall separating the two parts.
The event, such as the Berlin Wall brought a shift in circumstances wherein Germany was unified and the Soviet Union influence lost in the Eastern Europe. It also signified change towards a militarized and cooperative internation relations .
The Significance of the Fall of Berlin Germany Wall
It can therefore be said, that the fall of the Berlin Wall had massive consequences, political as well as in terms of symbolism. Here are its key significances:
1. Reunification of Germany
It was after the tearing down of the Berlin Wall that you saw the two Germany put back again as one. Officially formed on October 3, 1990 Germany was again politically United as well as symbolically United.
2. End of the Cold War
The event that might have contributed more towards the end of the cold war was the pulling down of the Berlin Wall. This change signified a deviation from several years of confrontation, atomic proliferation and proxy wars between America and Soviet Union. This is quite an uplifting performance as a spectacle: people left the building with an increased sense of hope for the occurrence of more peaceful actions.
3. Freedom and Human Rights ℝ
The symbol adopted by the West for the theme of freedom, human rights and call for democracy was the fall of the Berlin wall. It was the story of human struggle against tyranny and oppression and this element made AIDs popular throughout the world.
4. Catalyst for Change in Eastern Europe
The collapse which occurred in the Berlin Wall led to an avalanche effect for movements seeking political liberalization in Eastern Europe. It provided light to countries under soviet’s rule thus disintegration of the eastern Bloc and ultimately the USSR.
Conclusion
The Berlin Wall has gone in history as the major landmark of the Cold War period, and signifying Germany’s unification. It’s effects were felt around the globe and symbolised a new wave of global politics and diplomacy which asserted the’spirit of liberty’ and.
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This is helpful in attaining an appreciation of the requirements of the Cold War and the importance of harmony as well as hope. That is why the story of the Berlin Wall’s fall remains topical to the present generation in order to encourage them to work for a more standard world that is void off insecurity.
