HIST 304 Lecture Notes - Ramiz Alia, Berlin Wall, Iron Curtain
18 Apr 2013
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Nicolae and elena ceausescu (1965-1989: persued policy of liberalization until 1972. Everything all at once intervened personally in the economy but his ideas and policies were shit. Decided to export almost all agricultural and industrial production to pay off all debt at once. No historical tradition of opposition to its leaders. Stripped all suspected dissdents of jobs and houses. Faced only one significant problem after 1968 increased hostility between czech and slovak populations: moscow granted slovaks increased autonomy in the country. Gdr economic performance outdid all other eastern european countries: had to borrow from w. germany and soviet union. Dissidents fled early, not many left by time of berlin wall. Individuals most capable of leading dissidents did not like w. german model. Size and scope of e. german secret police made it practically impossible to oppose the regime in an organized way. Helsinki acts honecker considered human rights a grave threat to e. german police.
