What were the impacts of the Berlin Wall's construction?

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The construction of the Berlin Wall had significant impacts, including the separation of families and friends, as it physically divided East and West Berlin. It also curtailed the flow of refugees, stopping nearly 3 million East Germans from fleeing to the West, which exacerbated the economic struggles in East Germany, where many skilled workers had departed by 1961. Additionally, it created a 'death strip' that heightened surveillance and violence against those attempting to escape, illustrating the oppressive nature of the East German regime.

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