The Growth Of The GDR

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What did the GDR's constitution claim to garuntee its citizens? (Two things)

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Which of these measures were taken by Ulbricht to ensure that a socialist government took power in East Germany? (Three things)

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In 1952, the five Lander (large districts) of East Germany were split up into Bezirke (smaller districts) in order to extend SED domination, taking away any political power from the Lander's leaders and fusing Party and State. How many Bezirke were created?

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Why was Ulbricht's position as First Secretary precarious at first? (Two things)

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Which of these GDR politicians were rivals of Ulbricht? (Two)

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Why was it beneficial for the USSR to keep Ulbricht in power?

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What did the first 5-Year Industrial Plan do to the GDR's industry?

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Collectivisation increased the size of farms to exploit machinery and labour to the full. However, it was not popular with the agricultural workforce. How many farmers left for the FRG rather than be forced into collective farms?

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When compared to the FRG, the GDR had fewer...?

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How many workers went on strike in the June 1953 uprisings?

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Which of the following classes formed the bulk of those rebelling in the June 1953 uprisings?

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There have been hugely varying estimates as to how many people were killed in the 1953 uprisings. Some have suggested it was as few as 21. What is the largest number that has been suggested?

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How many SED party members were dismissed following the June Uprisings?

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How did Ulbricht ensure that the Hungarian Uprising did not spread to the GDR?

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Which of these were benefits to becoming an IM - an unofficial collaborator reporting to the Stasi? (Two things)

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What proportion of industrial goods did the USSR demand from the GDR?

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SAGs were commercial enterprises set up specifically to produce goods for the USSR. They included some of the most important factories in chemical, mechanical engineering and electronics industries. How many of them were there?

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The GDR's Seven Year Plan to increase the production of energy, chemicals and engineering was abandoned in 1962 after an economic downturn. Why was the GDR's industry so fallible? (Two reasons.)

A quiz about the growth of East Germany as a communist state.

The Growth Of The GDR

What did the GDR's constitution claim to garuntee its citizens? (Two things)

Which of these measures were taken by Ulbricht to ensure that a socialist government took power in East Germany? (Three things)

In 1952, the five Lander (large districts) of East Germany were split up into Bezirke (smaller districts) in order to extend SED domination, taking away any political power from the Lander's leaders and fusing Party and State. How many Bezirke were created?

Why was Ulbricht's position as First Secretary precarious at first? (Two things)

Which of these GDR politicians were rivals of Ulbricht? (Two)

Why was it beneficial for the USSR to keep Ulbricht in power?

What did the first 5-Year Industrial Plan do to the GDR's industry?

Collectivisation increased the size of farms to exploit machinery and labour to the full. However, it was not popular with the agricultural workforce. How many farmers left for the FRG rather than be forced into collective farms?

When compared to the FRG, the GDR had fewer...?

How many workers went on strike in the June 1953 uprisings?

Which of the following classes formed the bulk of those rebelling in the June 1953 uprisings?

There have been hugely varying estimates as to how many people were killed in the 1953 uprisings. Some have suggested it was as few as 21. What is the largest number that has been suggested?

How many SED party members were dismissed following the June Uprisings?

How did Ulbricht ensure that the Hungarian Uprising did not spread to the GDR?

Which of these were benefits to becoming an IM - an unofficial collaborator reporting to the Stasi? (Two things)

What proportion of industrial goods did the USSR demand from the GDR?

SAGs were commercial enterprises set up specifically to produce goods for the USSR. They included some of the most important factories in chemical, mechanical engineering and electronics industries. How many of them were there?

The GDR's Seven Year Plan to increase the production of energy, chemicals and engineering was abandoned in 1962 after an economic downturn. Why was the GDR's industry so fallible? (Two reasons.)