Why did East Germany erect a wall between East and West Berlin in 1961?
A) To stop the mass exodus of East Germans to West Berlin
B) To stop large numbers of West Germans going to East Berlin
C) To halt the flow of overpriced goods from West Berlin to East Berlin
D) To protect East Berliners from U.S.troops stationed in the western part of the city

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The East German government erected the Berlin Wall in 1961 to stop the mass exodus of East Germans to West Berlin. Many East Germans were fleeing their country due to political oppression, economic hardship, and a lack of freedoms. The East German government saw the wall as a way to prevent further loss of their citizens and control the movement of people between East and West Berlin.

Why Did East Germany Erect a Wall Between East and West