Question 196
Warum nennt man die Zeit im Herbst 1989 in der DDR "Die Wende"? In dieser Zeit veränderte sich die DDR politisch …Why is the period in autumn 1989 in the GDR called 'The Turn'? During this time, the GDR changed politically …
Options
- von einer Diktatur zur Demokratie.from a dictatorship to a democracy.
- von einer liberalen Marktwirtschaft zum Sozialismus.from a liberal market economy to socialism.
- von einer Monarchie zur Sozialdemokratie.from a monarchy to social democracy.
- von einem religiösen Staat zu einem kommunistischen Staat.from a religious state to a communist state.
Explanation
“Die Wende” refers to the peaceful protests and political upheaval of autumn 1989 that ended the Socialist Unity Party’s one-party rule. Within months free elections were held, transforming the GDR from a dictatorship into a democracy and paving the way for reunification.
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