The Berlin Wall was built in which year?

A1959

B1960

C1961

D1962

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Correct Answer: C: 1961

Explanation: The correct answer is C: 1961. The Berlin Wall was built on August 13, 1961, by East Germany to prevent East Germans from fleeing to West Berlin. It became the most powerful symbol of the Cold War division between communism and capitalism.

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