GDR (German Democratic Republic)

Key term for Edexcel GCSE History, used in Cold War Crises.

Definition

The official name for Communist East Germany, established in 1949.

Exam Context

GDR (German Democratic Republic) appears in Edexcel GCSE History revision content for Superpower Relations and the Cold War, especially Cold War Crises and Increased Tension.

Superpower Relations and the Cold War Cold War Crises Increased Tension

Found in Revision Notes

Superpower Relations and the Cold War

Increased Tension

Cold War Crises • Increased Tension

Revise note

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Containment

Cuban Exiles

Demilitarised Free City

Eurocommunism