Berlin Wall

by Christine Zuchora-Walske

Overview

This title examines an important historic event—the Berlin Wall’s division of the city of Berlin, Germany, from the building of the wall to its destruction. Easy-to-read, compelling text explores why the wall was built, what it was like living in a divided city, and why the wall was torn down. Also discussed is the political context behind the wall, including the events in Germany following World War II and the tensions between capitalism and communism during the Cold War. Features include a table of contents, glossary, selected bibliography, Web sites, source notes, and an index, plus a timeline and essential facts. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781624018343
Publisher:	ABDO Publishing
Publication date:	01/01/2014
Series:	Essential Events Set 9 Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	4 MB
Age Range:	12 - 17 Years

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Escape from East Berlin 6

Chapter 2 Postwar Berlin 16

Chapter 3 A State Divided 26

Chapter 4 Wall of Shame 36

Chapter 5 Life in West Berlin 48

Chapter 6 Life in East Berlin 58

Chapter 7 Changing Times 68

Chapter 8 The Fall of the Wall 78

Chapter 9 A Changing World 88

Timeline 96

Essential Facts 100

Glossary 102

Additional Resources 104

Source Notes 106

Index 110

About the Author 112

About the Consultant 112