How did the collapse of the Soviet Union affect the economy of East Germany?

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Maddie
Apr 9, 2018

The Berlin wall fell on November 9, 1989, reuniting east and west Germany within a year and ending the cold war.

Explanation:

The USSR's downfall created a domino affect on the countries of eastern Europe, and government systems changed from communist to democratic. After the Berlin wall fell, the citizens of Eastern European countries protested against their pro-soviet governments leading to further collapse of communist regimes.

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