The Communist Party invaded and controlled every aspect of political, social, cultural and economic life. ... In East Germany in 1953 there were a series of strikes and protests. (8) The Russians, under Stalin, used their armed forces to put down the revolt and to protect East Germany's communist government. ... It was this event that sealed East Germany's fate as the USSR realised that in a united Germany, the Communists would lose control. Events eventually culminated with the building of the Berlin Wall which was the ultimate expression of Soviet and communist force and coerci...

• Word Count: 5545
• Approx Pages: 22
• Grade Level: High School

The Communist Party invaded and controlled every aspect of political, social, cultural and economic life. ... In East Germany in 1953 there were a series of strikes and protests. (8) The Russians, under Stalin, used their armed forces to put down the revolt and to protect East Germany's communist government. ... It was this event that sealed East Germany's fate as the USSR realised that in a united Germany, the Communists would lose control. Events eventually culminated with the building of the Berlin Wall which was the ultimate expression of Soviet and communist force and coerci...

• Word Count: 5545
• Approx Pages: 22
• Grade Level: High School

The Communist Party invaded and controlled every aspect of political, social, cultural and economic life. ... In East Germany in 1953 there were a series of strikes and protests. (8) The Russians, under Stalin, used their armed forces to put down the revolt and to protect East Germany's communist government. ... It was this event that sealed East Germany's fate as the USSR realised that in a united Germany, the Communists would lose control. Events eventually culminated with the building of the Berlin Wall which was the ultimate expression of Soviet and communist force and coerci...

• Word Count: 5545
• Approx Pages: 22
• Grade Level: High School