Why did East Germany build the Berlin Wall?

Question

a)

To keep people from West Germany coming into East Germany

b)

To keep people from escaping to West Germany

c)

As a fortification to keep enemies out of the city

d)

All of the above

e)

None of the above

Answer 1

d) All of the above

The Berlin Wall was built to prevent East Germans from fleeing to West Germany and to also prevent West Germans from entering East Germany. Additionally, it was also used as a fortification to keep enemies out of the city.