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Asked by David Alferez on Jul 31, 2024

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What change did the East German government make to increase satisfaction among its people in the wake of the 1953 Berlin uprising?

A) It introduced de-Stalinization plans.
B) It provided more consumer goods.
C) It cut off connections with West Germany to improve the effects of its own propaganda.
D) It asked for a larger Soviet military presence to keep resisters quiet.
E) It introduced democratic measures in local elections.

Berlin Uprising

A major revolt in East Berlin in 1953 by workers and citizens against the government of the German Democratic Republic (East Germany), brutally suppressed by Soviet forces.

East German Government

The government of the German Democratic Republic (East Germany), a socialist state that existed from 1949 to 1990, aligned with the Soviet bloc.

Consumer Goods

Products and services that are bought for personal or household use.

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ASHOK DUMARUAug 06, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The East German government increased satisfaction among its people by providing more consumer goods, which had been scarce and highly rationed prior to the uprising. This measure aimed to address one of the main grievances that led to the protests in the first place.

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