Question 196 of 300
Warum nennt man die Zeit im Herbst 1989 in der DDR "Die Wende"? In dieser Zeit veränderte sich die DDR politisch ...
Why is the time in autumn 1989 in the GDR called "The Turning Point"? During this time, the GDR changed politically ...
Correct answer
from a dictatorship to a democracy.
Explanation
"The Turning Point" refers to the political upheaval in the GDR in autumn 1989, when the country transformed from a socialist dictatorship under the SED to a democracy. Peaceful demonstrations led to the fall of the Wall and free elections.