Peaceful Revolution · Question 58 of 69
Why is the period in autumn 1989 in the GDR called "Die Wende" (the turning point)? During this period the GDR changed politically …
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- D from a dictatorship to a democracy.
Explanation
"Die Wende" is the name for the political upheaval in the GDR in autumn 1989. Peaceful protests ended the rule of the SED, and in March 1990 the first free election to the People's Chamber took place. The GDR thus changed from a dictatorship to a democracy.