Berlin+Wall

What was the single most important factor that led to its coming down?

While there were many causes, the greatest factor that led to the fall of the Berlin Wall was the determination of the people. Because of the harsh living conditions in East Germany, East Germans did all that they could to escape the poor ways of living. East Germans continued to protest and continue with demonstrations. They were so committed to their right of freedom, freedom from outside control and freedom from Communism. Day by day, refugees stormed the wall, causing the deaths of many Germans. This was because Soviet troops guarding the wall were ordered to shoot. Soon, Soviet troops could no longer take on the all of the East German protesters; the numbers increased by a substantial amount, and it became too great of a people to stop. These people wanted to break away from outside Communism rule and were intent on doing so, no matter what had to be done. Due to the determination of East Germans the Berlin Wall was taken down; their fight for freedom was successful.