Consolidation and analysis
The fall of the Wall reopened the "German question". Within a year Germany was reunified and a divided continent began to integrate — the capstone of the elective.
Q1. What was the Two Plus Four Treaty, and which powers were involved?
Q2. Complete the table tracing the transformation from a divided to an integrating Europe.
| Step | Year | Significance |
|---|---|---|
| Fall of the Berlin Wall | ||
| Two Plus Four Treaty; reunification | ||
| Dissolution of the Warsaw Pact and USSR | ||
| Maastricht Treaty; the EU |
Q3. Explain why some governments were concerned about the reunification of Germany.
Q4. Evaluate the significance of German reunification for the reshaping of Europe after the Cold War.