Introduction
A hook should be the first sentence to grab the attention of the reader
Chronological milestone introduce the start and end dates of notable events within this topic
Geographical milestones introduce the countries and how they were involved
Historical context of the subject
Essay question (should be included in the introduction and answered in the conclusion): To what extent did the fall of the Berlin Wall shape international relations and global politics, and what are the lasting implications of this event?
Introduce the plan of the essay in the introduction (firstly I will discuss…secondly, I will demonstrate…etc)
I. The immediate aftermath of the fall of the Berlin Wall
* Discuss the reactions of different countries and leaders to the news of the fall of the Wall.
* Analyze how the event affected the balance of power between the US and the USSR.
* Discuss how the fall of the Wall led to the reunification of Germany and how this impacted the European political landscape.
II. The long-term impact of the fall of the Berlin Wall
* Analyze how the event affected the global perception of communism and the socialist ideology.
* Discuss the implications of the fall of the Wall for the spread of democracy and human rights around the world.
* Examine how the event contributed to the globalization process and the emergence of new world powers such as China.
III. The contemporary relevance of the fall of the Berlin Wall
* Discuss how the legacy of the Wall is still present in contemporary international relations, particularly in the relationship between Russia and the West.
* Analyze how the event is still used as a symbol of freedom and democracy today.
Conclusion
* Summarize your main points and restate your thesis.
* Offer some final thoughts on the significance of the fall of the Berlin Wall for international relations and global politics.
Important things to talk about (optional)
* The geopolitical context of the Cold War and the division of Europe into two blocs.
* The role of Gorbachev’s policies of glasnost and perestroika in paving the way for the fall of the Wall.
* The reactions of different countries and leaders to the event, including the US, the USSR, Germany, and other European countries.
* The implications of the fall of the Wall for the global perception of communism and the socialist ideology.
* The impact of the event on the spread of democracy and human rights around the world.
* The legacy of the Wall in contemporary international relations and the symbolism it still holds today.