Episode 21: The Rise of, Life In, and Fall of the German Democratic Republic
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Establishment of the German Democratic Republic
This chapter delves into the establishment of the German Democratic Republic in 1949 in response to the federal German Republic, its constitution, and the rights granted to its citizens, including education, employment, and freedom. It also compares the GDR to the US in terms of religious freedom, educational opportunities, and women's rights, while exploring the challenges faced in industrial redevelopment and economic disparities between East and West Germany post-World War II.
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