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The fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 symbolized the end of which geopolitical era?
Answer
The Cold War
The Berlin Wall's fall on November 9, 1989, became an iconic symbol of the Cold War's end and the beginning of German reunification.
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The wall stood for 28 years and was 155 kilometers long, dividing East and West Berlin with a deadly demilitarized zone.
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- World War II
- Colonialism
- The Space Race
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- Cold War
- 1989
- Berlin Wall
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