1. Tuesday, April 9th HW : Read pg. 1052-1058. Answer 3, 4, and 7.
Aim: How did the fall of the Berlin Wall symbolize the end of the Cold War?
Do Now: Write a bio-poem on Gorbachev’s policy.

3. In 1978 Lech Walesa formed Solidarity.
Poland's Road to Democracy
In 1978 Lech Walesa formed Solidarity.
In 1989 free elections were held in Poland. The Communists lost power and Lech Walesa became the President of Poland.

4. Berlin Wall
Built by East Germany in separated West Berlin from the rest of the German Democratic Republic.

6. October 3, 1990 Germany was officially reunited
Challenges to Germany:
After 40 years of communist rule, East Germany was in ruins.
East Germany was bankrupt.
East Germany’s railroads, highways, and telephone systems were outdated.

7. What is the main idea of this cartoon?
SUMMARY
What is the main idea of this cartoon?
1. The unification of Germany has been hurt by poor leadership in the country. 2. The economic differences between East and West Germany have limited the growth of the total German economy. 3. East Germany's strong economy has strengthened a united Germany. 4. Both East Germany and West Germany have contributed equally to the new economy of a reunified Germany.