The Berlin Blockade

4) What happened to the French women who were collaborating with the Germans? Why?

Women who were found working with, or were involved in any type of relationship with the German Nazi’s were punished by having their heads shaven. Between 1943 and 1946, approximately 20,000 French women were accused of collaborating with the Germans. Heads of the women who collaborated with the Germans were shaven because it brought shame to the individual, and those women could easily be identified in a crowd. In addition to shaving heads, some women had the Nazi Swastika drawn upon their forehead. This was another way to humiliate and shame those individuals who helped the Germans.

5) What is the Berlin Wall? When was it built? Why? By whom? What happened?

This event became known as the Berlin Blockade, lasting from June 24,1948 through May 12,1949. The Berlin Blockade prevented any resources from entering West Berlin, leaving the city to fend for itself. In addition, this event was one of the first crises of the Cold War. As a result of the Berlin Blockade, the Western powers, organized the Berlin Airlift, which brought supplies such as food and water to the citizens of West Berlin. Lasting until May 12, 1949, the Berlin Airlift brought over 8,000 tons of supplies to the people, proving to be a successful

The Wall remained standing until 1989 after President Regan asked Mikhail Gorbachev in 1987 to tear down the Wall. After the removal of the Wall, the nation was completely unified by 1990.

6) How are the Arabs portrayed in Lawrence of Arabia? Who are they? How do they behave? How are they perceived by the British and by the Turks? (10 points) In Lawrence of Arabia, Lawrence helped the Arabs defeat the Turks. Throughout the film, the Arabs were e grateful for the British assistance and offered to help Lawrence on his mission. When Lawrence was first sent on his mission, the viewers were introduced to Sherif and his guide, who became involved in a deadly dispute over a water well. This event showed the rivalry between Arab tribes, and their strong belief in protecting their territory. In addition to guarding their territory, the Arabs were depicted as independent individuals. While crossing the sun’s anvil, one of their men fell off and became lost. The Arabs refused to go search for him, but Lawrence insisted on all the men sticking together, and decided to return to the desert to search for him. After crossing the sun’s anvil, they arrived at a waterhole that belongs to a separate tribe. Once again, the rivalry between tribes over territory became evident. When an incentive was provided, the other Arab tribe was willing to contribute to the effort. Overall the movie depicted the Arabs