In 1953 there was an uprising in the DDR (East Germany), which for a long time was commemorated by a public holiday in the Federal Republic of Germany. When was it?
Einbürgerungstest, question 186 German original
Im Jahr 1953 gab es in der DDR einen Aufstand, an den lange Zeit in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland ein Feiertag erinnerte. Wann war das?
- 1. Mai 1 May
- 17. Juni 17 June
- 20. Juli 20 July
- 9. November 9 November
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Correct answer: 17. Juni 17 June
Why?
On 17 June 1953, workers and many other people in the DDR (East Germany) rose up against the government. Soviet tanks crushed the uprising. Until 1990, 17 June was a public holiday in West Germany, called “Tag der deutschen Einheit” (Day of German Unity).
Key term: Volksaufstand = popular uprising