1. IV. Germany

2. A. Modern Germany
Largest populated country in Europe million people
Today Germany ranks second, behind the United States, in goods exported worldwide
Export – Goods sent out of a country
Import – Goods that are sent into the country

4. B. Divided Germany
Germany was almost completely destroyed after World War II
Germany was separated into four occupation zones
West Germany – Democratic country
East Germany – Communist country

5. C. West Germany
Controlled by the United States, France, and Great Britain
United States set up a democratic government
U.S. gave millions of dollars to rebuild West Germany
Within 20 years West Germany became one of the richest counties in the world

6. D. East Germany Controlled by the Soviet Union
Created a Communist government and remained poor
Government did not allow communication between West and East Germany
Berlin Wall (1961) - Wall separating West and East Germany to prevent people from escaping from East Germany

7. Fall of the Wall
Berlin Wall

8. E. Reunified Germany 1989 – Berlin Wall was destroyed
October 3, 1990 – East and West Germany were official reunited
Spent millions of dollars to rebuild eastern Germany
Berlin – Once again became the capital of Germany

9. Reunification of Germany
Reunification Video

10. F. German Culture Home to three of the best musicians in history
1) Johann Sebastian Bach
2) George Frederick Handel
3) Ludwig van Beethoven