Question 210 · Federal question
What occurred on June 17, 1953, in the GDR?
German original (as asked in the real test)
Was ereignete sich am 17. Juni 1953 in der DDR?
- A der feierliche Beitritt zum Warschauer Pakt
- B landesweite Streiks und ein Volksaufstand ✓ Correct answer
- C der 1. SED-Parteitag
- D der erste Besuch Fidel Castros
Translation
What occurred on June 17, 1953, in the GDR?
- A the solemn accession to the Warsaw Pact
- B nationwide strikes and a popular uprising ✓ Correct answer
- C the 1st SED Party Congress
- D the first visit of Fidel Castro
Explanation
On 17 June 1953, widespread strikes and a popular uprising occurred across the GDR (East Germany), sparked by increased work quotas and political repression. The date became symbolic for resistance against the SED regime.
Tips
- Memorize key Cold War dates for Germany: 17 June 1953 = East German uprising; 13 August 1961 = erlin Wall construction; 9 November 1989 = Fall of the Wall.
- Use elimination by timeline: the Warsaw Pact was formed in 1955; high-profile visits from leaders like Fidel Castro occurred much later.
- Watch for options naming routine party events vs. mass social unrest—widespread strikes and uprisings are more likely to be commemorated dates.
- Look for keywords indicating mass participation (e.g., nationwide strikes, popular uprising) when a question emphasizes a specific historic date.
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