The last and final topic taught of the GDR summarised on an A3 sheet. It gives detail on how the satellite state finally fell after 51 years. It gives information on how the economy collapsed along with the authority and the wall and how the opposition groups thrived as the state became more democr...
GDR topic 4 GDR economy had to improve. Costs of keepini catalyst for further oppositon. New protest iro
The economy in the 80’s military in GDR outweiihed advantaies. Gorbachev set up, democracy now and new reform.
Secure employment, non-existent homelessness, abandoned the Breihnev doctrine. USSR and FRG Gorbachev’s visit to East Berain in October
cheap rents, subsidised food items and cheap developed a relatonship, Kohl visited Moscow in Take part in GDR’s 40th anniversary celebratons
public transport. There was some overstafni and 1988. SED censored Soviet Propaianda. Ate-crashed by reformers and over 700 arreste
citiens seen as unreliable and people lived in Pressure for reform Honecker blocked atempts to chanie. Gorby a
overcrowded conditons. Food available but queues Growini demand for reform, people wanted peace, Honecker had diferent views. 8th October Gorb
loni. Mid 80’s economy facini slow industrial women’s riihts, iay riihts and ecoloiical issues returned to Moscow and on the 9th 70,000 peop
irowth. Gov reduced spendini, released politcal raised. 80-90 ecoloiical iroups. Environmental iathered outside Leipiii’s church to protest the
prisoners and iot loans from the FRG. Goods taken library based in Berlin- printed journal, members SED. The crowd knew that the SED wouldn’t
from domestc market. ’86-90 5-year plan aimed to arrested by stasi. Youni people didn’t care about authorise force without iuarantee of Soviet
address issues of GDR beini unhappy, constructon reunifcaton. Initatve for peace and human riiht support. Tense situaton, extra doctors and bloo
and modernisaton of homes. Economy hindered by (IFM) was formed- tarieted by stasi but had supplies ordered to Leipiii. Armed stasi units
expenditure on defence. protecton from the church. waited around the demonstraton. Possibility o
Growing natonaa debt Roae of protestant oppositon groups civil war prompted Honecker to hold back.
Grew to over DM40 billion. Scale can be seen in the Focal point for those dissatsfed w SED & basis for Decaine of Honecker’s infuence and dismissaa
Schurer-papier prepared by the politburo in ’89, oppositon. By ‘87 state felt that the church was He couldn’t control events, refused dialoiue wi
projected need to increase export surplus by 500% unwillini/unable to control more radical elements. protestors and allowed stasi plans for mass arre
from 1990-95 to stabilise debt. GDR resold soviet Church sheltered new iroups so they could irow. to proceed. Politburo wanted him ione due to
oil to West, had to use brown coal, was inefcient 1987 church from below created and showed a hard-lined approach. Kreni involved in the plot
and cheaper for their own use to iain hard new ieneraton of Christans rejectni the SED. iet rid of Honecker- wanted to reverse
currency. Heavy industry exports dropped 30% Decaining authority of the SED condemnaton of those who emiirated. Honeck
between ’86-88. GDR debt contributed to Gorby’s Gorbachev’s reforms showed that USSR was resiined on the 17th October.
decision not increase fnancial support to GDR. further aloni in the process of chanie. 40 years of Krenz and the opening of the Berain waaa
High spending on heaath and weafare indoctrinaton and propaianda didn’t create a loyal People didn’t want Kreni, he was a copy of
Expenditure rose from DM72.9 billion in ’80 to populaton. By ‘88 less than 20% of youni workers Honecker. 1 million people atended a
DM112.3 billion. Health important as it encouraied felt stroni identfcaton with the GDR. Grim demonstraton in Berlin on 4th November, 500,0
public satsfacton w state & prevented oppositon. conditons in GDR led to loni-term stainaton. people marched throuih Leipiii on the 6th. Kren
GDR had added healthcare costs due to heavy Gorbachev’s reforms help spread discontent. forced into further concessions over travel,
industry contaminaton. Health system compared Reform demands protected by the church. Rise of recommended that possession of visa or passpo
favourably with West in 70’s and fell in the 80’s. protest iroups iave calls for reform more would allow emiiraton or visits to the West. Kr
1987 1 in 8 East Germans sufered from alcoholism. confdence. Increased inability of the SED to control would announce it on the 8th. The whole politbu
The poor quaaity of consumer and other goods events within the state allowed reforms to irow. resiined on the 9th. In an interview on the 9th
They were neilected. 1970’s Honecker ordered How did events aead to the opening of the waaa? Schabowski accidentally announced the wall wo
that all factories have 5% of output as consumer Jan 1989 Honecker proclaimed that the Berlin wall immediately open when it was supposed to ope
ioods. Had to spend a loni-tme shoppini for would stand another 50-100 years. Project ‘hiih on the 10th. Crowds at the border overwhelmed
essental ioods. People brouiht unneeded thinis wall tech 2000’ planned to computerise the border iuards. At 00:02 the GDR announced all
to trade with family and friends. Infuence of West surveillance of the wall. This was made redundant border crossini points were open.
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller boutsinen. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for £8.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
