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 * David Romancheck's Activity will create a timeline of historical events that have taken place since WWII.**

=Guiding Questions and answers for this activity with resources=

How do historical milestones impact cultural change?

Much like today's economic crisis cultural change is being effected by milestone events. The people of the United States are beginning to lose sense of the American Dream, but at the same time know that it still exists. An African-American has ascended to the level of president and a female finished a close second on the way. What is more of a cultural changer here the ascent of a president or the recession? That is my decision to make as I look back on Germany's history.

Through this research I will help answer the essential question of "How is culture defined and which factors influence cultural change?" and address our challenge of "Develop an understanding of which factors have impacted the German culture since World War II".

[|http://faculty.ed.umuc.edu/~wmood/Hist441/]

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What is one milestone event from 1945-1955 and why was it picked?

Konrad Adenauer, of the Christian Democrats (CDU) is West Germany's first chancellor. Adenauer cooperates with the West to rebuild Germany and move it forward.

How did this event impact culture?

The West Germans would become economically productive and the wealth would change the opportunities of all West Germans.

What is one milestone event from 1955-1965 and why was it picked?

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 * 1961** - Construction of the Berlin Wall. It is such a huge symbol in the division of the two german sides.

How did this event impact culture?

Culturally the wall signifies the absolute divide in German society. Communist vs. Democratic.

What is one milestone event from 1965-1975 and why was it picked?

1971 by Erich Honecker takes control in East Germany. Harsh communist rule entrenches East Germans in their system.

How did this event impact culture?

Harsh rule often meets dissent. In this case, it most certainly did.

What is one milestone event from 1975-1985 and why was it picked?

Immigration of work laborers continues. In 1977, there were over 1 million Turkish workers in Germany.

How did this event impact culture?

The pretty homogeneous German culture becomes diverse.

What is one milestone event from 1985-1995 and why was it picked?

Berlin Wall falls. New era for Germany.

How did this event impact culture?

Germany was reunited and took on new challenges.

What is one milestone event from 1995-2010 and why was it picked?

Germany joins the European Union and adopts the Euro. Economy tied to Europe.

How did this event impact culture?

Germans now will face increased immigration and be influenced by other countries that don't maintain a strong economy.