What does the term "German reunification" mean?
Q: What does the term "German reunification" mean?
A: German reunification is a term of history which refers to the unification of the two parts of Germany.
Q: When did German reunification occur?
A: German reunification occurred on 3 October 1990, when the East German states became part of the Federal Republic of Germany.
Q: What were the two parts of Germany after World War II?
A: After World War II, Germany was divided into two countries - The Federal Republic of Germany (FRG), also known as "West Germany", and The German Democratic Republic (GDR), also called "East Germany".
Q: How did West and East Germany become unified?
A: West and East Germany became unified when the East German states joined with the Federal Republic of Germany on 3 October 1990.
Q: What other names are used for West and East Germany?
A: West Germany is sometimes referred to as "The Federal Republic of Germany" or "FRG", while EastGermany is sometimes referred to as "The German Democratic Republic" or "GDR".
Q: Why was there a need for reunification in 1990?
A: In 1990, there was a need for reunification because both sides had come to an agreement that it would be beneficial for both countries if they were united under one government.
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