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*Escape from Berlin* refers to the efforts made by East Berliners and others from Eastern Bloc countries to escape from East Berlin, particularly during the period when the Berlin Wall was erected (1961) until its fall (1989). The Berlin Wall physically and ideologically divided East and West Berlin during the Cold War, with East Berlin under Communist control and West Berlin a democratic enclave. People tried various methods to escape, including tunneling, hot-air balloons, and even swimming across the Berlin River. These escape attempts were dangerous, and many were arrested or shot while trying to flee. Over time, innovative means, such as underground networks and safe houses, helped some successfully cross the Wall. The fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 symbolized the end of this division and the reunification of Germany. The answer key for questions about "Escape from Berlin" would generally cover these historical events and the significance of the Wall in Cold War history.