IV. Germany

A. Modern Germany Largest populated country in Europe - 83.4 million people Today Germany ranks second, behind the United States, in goods exported worldwide Export – Goods sent out of a country Import – Goods that are sent into the country

B. Divided Germany Germany was almost completely destroyed after World War II Germany was separated into four occupation zones West Germany – Democratic country East Germany – Communist country

C. West Germany Controlled by the United States, France, and Great Britain United States set up a democratic government U.S. gave millions of dollars to rebuild West Germany Within 20 years West Germany became one of the richest counties in the world

D. East Germany Controlled by the Soviet Union Created a Communist government and remained poor Government did not allow communication between West and East Germany Berlin Wall (1961) - Wall separating West and East Germany to prevent people from escaping from East Germany

Fall of the Wall Berlin Wall

E. Reunified Germany 1989 – Berlin Wall was destroyed October 3, 1990 – East and West Germany were official reunited Spent millions of dollars to rebuild eastern Germany Berlin – Once again became the capital of Germany

Reunification of Germany Reunification Video

F. German Culture Home to three of the best musicians in history 1) Johann Sebastian Bach 2) George Frederick Handel 3) Ludwig van Beethoven