How was West Berlin viewed by westerners during the Cold War?
As a dangerous place
As an "island of freedom"
As a neutral zone
As a battleground
Answer
West Berlin had great symbolic significance during the Cold War, as it was widely considered by westerners an "island of freedom". It was heavily subsidised by West Germany as a "showcase of the West".
Test Your Knowledge: The Intriguing History of West Berlin (1948-1990)
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