Question

why was the berlin wall initially created?
the berlin wall was erected to stop all tourist traffic into the country
the berlin wall was erected as a form of national defense against attacks
the berlin wall was erected to prevent skilled workers leaving the country
the berlin wall was erected as an enormous cultural project that became the symbol of communism
question 23 0,4 pts
what was the term \cold war\ referring to?
the u.s. and the u.s.s.r. were at the point of war, without being an actual war.
the u.s. and the u.s.s.r. were only using modern technology, nothing hot like guns and bombs.
the u.s. and the u.s.s.r. only met in siberia for serious talks - a very, very cold region.
the u.s. and the u.s.s.r. get along

Explanation:

Question about the Berlin Wall:

• Option 1: The Berlin Wall was not created to stop tourist traffic; its main focus was on population movement related to labor and political reasons.
• Option 2: It was not for national defense against external attacks as it was within a city, separating East and West Berlin.
• Option 3: During the Cold War, East Germany (under Soviet influence) faced a brain drain and loss of skilled workers to West Germany (capitalist). The Berlin Wall was erected to prevent this emigration.
• Option 4: It was not a cultural project; it was a political - ideological and practical measure to control population movement, though it later became a symbol of communism.

• Option 1: The Cold War was a period of political and military tension between the US and USSR. They were in a state of hostility, with proxy wars, espionage, and ideological battles, but no direct military conflict (hot war) between the two superpowers.
• Option 2: The Cold War involved more than just modern technology; it included political, economic, and military strategies like the arms race, not just non - violent modern tech use.
• Option 3: The Cold War had global implications, and meetings between the US and USSR were not limited to Siberia. The term "cold" does not refer to the location of talks.
• Option 4: (Incomplete option, but from the context, it is incorrect as the Cold War was marked by tension, not getting along.)

Answer:

The Berlin Wall was erected to prevent skilled workers leaving the country.

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