What was the most important effect of Ostpolitik, according to ordinary people?
More contact between east and west despite the legendary surliness of GDR border officials
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How was travel restricted during the 1960s?
Visits from west germans were largely restricted to Christmas and for urgent family business
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By the time of the Basic Treaty, how many West Germans could visit the GDR for extended periods?
Over 2 million
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How did the number of east-west telephone calls change from 1969 to 1989?
in 1969, due to restrictions there were 500,000. In 1989 this number had risen to 40 million
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Were West Germans able to travel to the east due to Ostpolitik?
Yes, they could travel freely although day-trippers had to return by midnight
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Why was the main crossing point, Friedrichstrasse station, labelled 'the palace of tears'?
As families and friends said their goodbyes here
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Why were East Germans more aware of life in the West than in other communist countries due to Ostpolitik?
Families could meet and exchange news and gifts
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What was a downside of the relaxation of travel restrictions for some citizens?
It tended to create disadvantages for those without western contacts who did not have access to the latest consumer goods or foodstuffs that were often in short supply in the GDR
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How was travel restricted during the 1960s?
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Visits from west germans were largely restricted to Christmas and for urgent family business
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By the time of the Basic Treaty, how many West Germans could visit the GDR for extended periods?
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How did the number of east-west telephone calls change from 1969 to 1989?
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Card 5
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Were West Germans able to travel to the east due to Ostpolitik?
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