DDR
Definition
The DDR, or Deutsche Demokratische Republik, was the official name for East Germany from 1949 to 1990. It was a socialist state that was politically and economically influenced by the Soviet Union.
Analogy
Imagine if your school split into two separate campuses, with one side following different rules and having a different government. That's kind of what happened with Germany during the time of the DDR.
Related terms
Stasi: The Stasi was the secret police force in East Germany that monitored and suppressed opposition to the government.
Berlin Wall: The Berlin Wall was a physical barrier built by East Germany to separate East and West Berlin during the Cold War.
Wiedervereinigung: Wiedervereinigung refers to the reunification of East and West Germany in 1990, when the Berlin Wall fell and the DDR ceased to exist.
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