Using specific examples from Stasiland, explain what the Berlin Wall symbolizes about the broader Cold War of the late 20th century. Do you think it is useful to use the Berlin Wall as a symbol of the Cold War standoff between East and West, or is it overly simplistic to do so?

1. Using specific examples from Stasiland, explain what the Berlin Wall symbolizes about the broader Cold War of the late 20th century. Do you think it is useful to use the Berlin Wall as a symbol of the Cold War standoff between East and West, or is it overly simplistic to do so? 2. Describe how the East German Stasi operated and what its purposes were in the broader context of the Cold War. In your opinion, what do Stasi activities tell us about the nature of communism?

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