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what was the eventual outcome of the 1989 revolution in east germany that led to the fall of the berlin wall?

a. people in east germany received some degree of freedom to travel outside their country.
b. east germany became democratic, but tensions between it and other european countries remained.
c. violence occurred in east germany that caused the cold war to escalate.
d. east germany and west germany were reunited under one democratic government.

Explanation:

Analyze the 1989 East German revolution

Using the Soviet Union Dissolution knowledge point, the peaceful revolution in East Germany in late 1989 led directly to the opening of the Berlin Wall on November 9, 1989. This collapse of the communist regime set off a rapid series of political changes.

Determine the ultimate outcome

The collapse of the East German government paved the way for the official end of the division of Germany. On October 3, 1990, less than a year after the wall fell, East and West Germany were formally reunited into a single democratic nation.

Evaluate the given options

• Option A describes an immediate catalyst (travel freedom) rather than the eventual outcome.
• Option B is incorrect because East Germany did not remain a separate democratic state.
• Option C is incorrect because the revolution was remarkably peaceful and led to the end of the Cold War, not its escalation.
• Option D correctly identifies the ultimate historical outcome of these events: reunification under one democratic government.

Answer:

• (A) People in East Germany received some degree of freedom to travel outside their country.
• (B) East Germany became democratic, but tensions between it and other European countries remained.
• (C) Violence occurred in East Germany that caused the Cold War to escalate.
• (D) East Germany and West Germany were reunited under one democratic government. (Correct answer)