Introduction

In our previous lesson, you learned of the beginning of the Soviet’s fall.

Focus Questions:

What changes caused the Soviet Union to collapse?

How did America influence the breakup of the Soviet Union?

With the collapse of the Soviet Union has it become a better nation?

It All Comes Tumbling Down

Welcome Back!

Today, you will read the article below and respond to questions in a Flip.

Assignment

In your Flip response, please address the following questions:

Why did people want to leave East Germany?
What did the Soviets and Germans do to keep people from leaving?
What was the turning point? Explain specifically what happened.

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