German History from 1945 to 1990
An 11-part course with Hendrik Godbersen
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Prof. Dr. Hendrik Godbersen was born in Hildesheim, a city in the north of Germany. After his military service he attended Leipzig University where he graduated with two Master degrees and a PhD. After several years in the private sector, Hendrik is... View ProfileDetails
- Total Time 56 min
- Lessons 11
- Exercises 26
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33 CQ
11 Lessons in This Course
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4 minWorld History lesson 13 CQ
The Soviet Union imposed the Berlin Blockade, and lead to Western support for Germany with the Berlin Airlift; learn details of these events in this lesson.
with Hendrik GodbersenThe Soviet Union imposed the Berlin Blockade, and lead to Western support for Germany with the Berlin Airlift; learn details of these events in this lesson.
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4 minWorld History lesson 23 CQ
West Germany or the Federal Republic of Germany was established in 1949, shortly after World War II; consider events of this historical time in this lesson.
with Hendrik GodbersenWest Germany or the Federal Republic of Germany was established in 1949, shortly after World War II; consider events of this historical time in this lesson.
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5 minWorld History lesson 33 CQ
In this history lesson on the Wirtschaftswunder, learn how Germany rose to become one of the world's leading industrial nation post World War II.
with Hendrik GodbersenIn this history lesson on the Wirtschaftswunder, learn how Germany rose to become one of the world's leading industrial nation post World War II.
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4 minWorld History lesson 43 CQ
The fall of the Berlin Wall pulled back the Iron Curtain and reunified Germany; learn the details of its construction and destruction in this history lesson.
with Hendrik GodbersenThe fall of the Berlin Wall pulled back the Iron Curtain and reunified Germany; learn the details of its construction and destruction in this history lesson.
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5 minWorld History lesson 53 CQ
Learn how the FRG claimed sole international representation of the country until 1969, including how the Hallstein Doctrine contributed to this foreign policy.
with Hendrik GodbersenLearn how the FRG claimed sole international representation of the country until 1969, including how the Hallstein Doctrine contributed to this foreign policy.
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5 minWorld History lesson 63 CQ
In 1969, the Neue Ostpolitik was established to ease tensions between German states; follow along with this history lesson to learn about this policy.
with Hendrik GodbersenIn 1969, the Neue Ostpolitik was established to ease tensions between German states; follow along with this history lesson to learn about this policy.
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4 minWorld History lesson 73 CQ
The Guillaume Affair lead to the resignation of Chancellor Willy Brandt from the FRG in 1974. Learn about espionage and scandal in this German history lesson.
with Hendrik GodbersenThe Guillaume Affair lead to the resignation of Chancellor Willy Brandt from the FRG in 1974. Learn about espionage and scandal in this German history lesson.
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5 minWorld History lesson 83 CQ
In the Munich Massacre, a Palestinian terrorist group took 11 Israeli athletes hostage from the 1972 Olympics; learn the tragic details in this lesson.
with Hendrik GodbersenIn the Munich Massacre, a Palestinian terrorist group took 11 Israeli athletes hostage from the 1972 Olympics; learn the tragic details in this lesson.
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4 minWorld History lesson 93 CQ
The Deutscher Herbst marked the height of left-wing terrorism; follow along to learn about these 1977 events, including the rescue of 86 hostages by the GSG 9.
with Hendrik GodbersenThe Deutscher Herbst marked the height of left-wing terrorism; follow along to learn about these 1977 events, including the rescue of 86 hostages by the GSG 9.
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5 minWorld History lesson 103 CQ
The Élysée Treaty partnered long-term enemies France and Germany into a friendship; learn the details of this agreement, and its effect on the European Union.
with Hendrik GodbersenThe Élysée Treaty partnered long-term enemies France and Germany into a friendship; learn the details of this agreement, and its effect on the European Union.
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5 minWorld History lesson 113 CQ
In this comprehensive yet brief history lesson, explore how Germany was divided into two states and reunified as a country between 1949 and 1990.
with Hendrik GodbersenIn this comprehensive yet brief history lesson, explore how Germany was divided into two states and reunified as a country between 1949 and 1990.
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22113 min22-part Humanities course67 CQ
In this course, explore how key events shaped Great Britain and Ireland, including the Battle of Hastings, the Wars of the Roses, Irish independence, and more.
with Hendrik GodbersenIn this course, explore how key events shaped Great Britain and Ireland, including the Battle of Hastings, the Wars of the Roses, Irish independence, and more.
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1472 min14-part World History course42 CQ
The history of Israel is full of twists and turns, from the founding of the state in 1948 to the Oslo Peace Process. In a few short lessons, build your understanding of this Middle Eastern nation.
with Hendrik GodbersenThe history of Israel is full of twists and turns, from the founding of the state in 1948 to the Oslo Peace Process. In a few short lessons, build your understanding of this Middle Eastern nation.
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419 min4-part World History course12 CQ
Between 1618 and 1648, Central Europe endured one of the most destructive conflicts of all time. Join this course to learn about the religious and political struggles of the Thirty Years' War.
with Hendrik GodbersenBetween 1618 and 1648, Central Europe endured one of the most destructive conflicts of all time. Join this course to learn about the religious and political struggles of the Thirty Years' War.
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315 min3-part World History course9 CQ
The Red Army Faction was a German radical leftist group that engaged in terrorism over the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. Review the goals and actions of these left-wing terrorists in this history course.
with Hendrik GodbersenThe Red Army Faction was a German radical leftist group that engaged in terrorism over the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. Review the goals and actions of these left-wing terrorists in this history course.
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947 min9-part US History course27 CQ
What events shaped the history of the United States in the 20th century? Including lessons on everything from the McCarthy Era to the Watergate scandal, gain insight into this period in U.S. history.
with Hendrik GodbersenWhat events shaped the history of the United States in the 20th century? Including lessons on everything from the McCarthy Era to the Watergate scandal, gain insight into this period in U.S. history.
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314 min3-part World History course9 CQ
In this course, examine the allegiances between nations that created an alliance network across Europe, along with the militarism, nationalism, and imperialism that led to the outbreak of World War I.
with Made From HistoryIn this course, examine the allegiances between nations that created an alliance network across Europe, along with the militarism, nationalism, and imperialism that led to the outbreak of World War I.
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774 min7-part World History course40 CQ
Rabbi Troster of GreenFaith covers the history of how the compilation of significant disparate cultural views and purposes into the Torah and Tanakh changed life in ancient Israel.
Rabbi Troster of GreenFaith covers the history of how the compilation of significant disparate cultural views and purposes into the Torah and Tanakh changed life in ancient Israel.
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735 min7-part World History course21 CQ
Are you wondering how Germany transitioned from a confederation of states into a unified empire? Review German history in this course, discussing the German struggle for democracy in the 19th century.
with Hendrik GodbersenAre you wondering how Germany transitioned from a confederation of states into a unified empire? Review German history in this course, discussing the German struggle for democracy in the 19th century.
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735 min7-part World History course21 CQ
Martin Luther’s Reformation created a wave of historical change in Europe, including a series of important events (after the year 1500) that originated in the Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation.
with Hendrik GodbersenMartin Luther’s Reformation created a wave of historical change in Europe, including a series of important events (after the year 1500) that originated in the Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation.
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1057 min10-part World History course34 CQ
Discover the history of East Asia from the Opium Wars, to the British handover of Hong Kong to China, to the Cultural Revolution, in this world history course on the late modern historical period!
with Hendrik GodbersenDiscover the history of East Asia from the Opium Wars, to the British handover of Hong Kong to China, to the Cultural Revolution, in this world history course on the late modern historical period!